Knockdown Rebuild Bondi — From $450K All-In
Fixed-price knockdown rebuild in Bondi 2026. Demolition, new home, all Waverley Council approvals under one contract. No surprises, no variation trail.
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A knockdown rebuild in Bondi costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Waverley Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
New Home on Your Bondi Block
A knockdown rebuild in Bondi is a coastal project on the inland portion of the Bondi peninsula — Federation cottages, inter-war flats and contemporary in-fills on 250 to 500m² blocks. It gives you Bondi Beach proximity without the beachfront price ceiling, and a rebuild resets a dated cottage into a modern coastal home.
Being near the coast, salt exposure matters: a rebuild here uses corrosion-resistant fixings and detailing suited to the marine environment, which is a real durability consideration a cheap build skips. Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, so heritage is worth checking, and on the R3 land along Bondi Road and Old South Head Road, medium-density can be an option.
The ground is sandstone, so excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
We rebuild fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our knockdown rebuild feasibility before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Bondi — from site assessment and architectural design through to DA or CDC approval, demolition management, and fixed-price construction to handover. One builder, one contract, one new home.
Read our KDR Cost Guide 2026 or use the Renovation vs KDR Calculator to compare options.
- New home in Bondi from $450K
- Waverley Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 250–500m² in Bondi
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Bondi Junction (2 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Beach proximity without the ceiling
Bondi is the inland portion of the peninsula, giving you Bondi Beach proximity without the beachfront price ceiling, on 250 to 500m² blocks of Federation cottages and inter-war flats. A rebuild resets a dated cottage into a modern coastal home.
On the R3 land along Bondi Road and Old South Head Road, medium-density can be an option worth costing.
Salt-grade detailing and sandstone
Near the coast, salt exposure matters, so a rebuild uses corrosion-resistant fixings and detailing suited to the marine environment — a durability consideration that cheap builds skip and pay for later. The ground is sandstone, so excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech.
Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, and the pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Bondi — key facts
- Suburb
- Bondi, NSW 2026
- Council / LGA
- Waverley Council (Waverley)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 250–500m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $2.8M–$5M
- Home era
- 1900s–1940s
- Typical price range
- $450,000 – $1,200,000+
- Typical timeline
- 14–22 months including demolition
- Approval pathway
- CDC where eligible or DA for complex sites
Want a real number for YOUR block — not a generic estimate?
Free site assessment, fixed-price contract, line-itemised quote within 48 hours. No high-pressure sales — just a real builder talking real numbers.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level single storey KDR | $590,000 – $790,000 |
| Mid-range double storey KDR | $880,000 – $1,220,000 |
| Architectural KDR | $1,220,000 – $1,830,000 |
| Luxury KDR (high-spec finishes) | $1,830,000+ |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
KDR feasibility is two questions: what can the block legally support, and is it cheaper to build new than fix old. We answer both in writing within a week, with cost ranges grounded in current Bondi market data — not generic Sydney averages.
⏱New home designed for your Bondi block — maximising FSR, orientation, and streetscape. Working drawings, engineering, and BASIX prepared. CDC or DA lodged with Waverley Council.
⏱Full demolition management: asbestos survey report, licensed removal where required, structural demolition, site clearing, temporary fencing, and dust/noise management. Waverley Council demolition permit obtained beforehand.
⏱Build sequence: site prep, slab pour, frame stand, roof, brickwork, lock-up, plumbing and electrical rough-in, plaster, internal fit-out, kitchen install, tiling, flooring, painting, external works, final clean. Each stage signed off before payment release.
⏱Defect-free handover inspection, OC issued, keys in hand. Permanent services reconnected, landscaping complete, 6-year structural warranty, and full maintenance guide provided.
⏱Our Team
Oliver Alameri
Founder / Director / Builder · MPropDev · PhD Student
Ahmad Alameri
Accounts Manager
Claire Wendell
Project Manager
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Last updated: 1 April 2026
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