Aqua | 241 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction

In a suburb defined by convenience and density, very few buildings genuinely stand apart.

Aqua at 241 Oxford Street is one of them.

Recognised instantly by its curved glass façade and elevated presence above Oxford Street, Aqua has established itself as one of Bondi Junction’s most tightly held and consistently high-performing residential buildings. Completed in 2016 and designed by a collaboration of leading architects and designers, it represents a shift in apartment living—from purely functional to experiential, design-led living.

Building Overview: Designed to Lead, Not Follow

Aqua was never designed to be just another development. It was conceived as a statement building, combining architectural presence with lifestyle-driven interiors.

• Developed by Leighton Properties and Qualitas
• Completed in 2016
• Approx. 129 apartments across 21 levels
• Architecture by KANNFINCH and DC8 Studio
• Interiors by Koichi Takada Architects

Key Design Features

• Iconic curved glass façade maximising light and outlook
• Wintergarden balconies creating seamless indoor-outdoor living
• High-end finishes including Miele appliances, oak flooring, and custom joinery
• Level 21 rooftop sky garden with panoramic views

This is a building where design is not cosmetic—it directly enhances liveability and long-term value.

The Sales Market: A Modern Benchmark for Bondi Junction

From a market perspective, Aqua sits at the top end of the Bondi Junction apartment market, consistently attracting buyers who prioritise design, aspect, and location.

1-Bedroom Apartments

• Typical Value Range: $850,000 – $915,000
• Strong demand for higher floors and ocean-facing aspects

These apartments appeal to professionals and investors seeking quality over compromise, particularly compared to smaller, more generic stock.

2-Bedroom Apartments

• Typical Value Range: $1,485,000 – $1,675,000+
• Premium sales exceeding $1.7M for high-floor, view-oriented residences

The spread in pricing is driven by one key factor—view lines.
Apartments with harbour, city, or ocean outlooks command significant premiums.

Alan Weiss Insight:
In buildings like Aqua, buyers are not just purchasing square metres—they’re buying position within the building. Height, aspect, and outlook define value.

The Rental Market: Premium Tenants, Strong Returns

Aqua attracts a very specific tenant profile—executives, professionals, and high-income renters who value proximity and presentation.

1-Bedroom Rentals

• Typically $850 – $1,000 per week
• Fast leasing cycles, often under 15 days

2-Bedroom Rentals

• Typically $1,350 – $1,650 per week
• Consistent demand for high-floor, furnished or premium-finish apartments

Estimated gross yields range between 4.1% – 5.5%, placing Aqua among the stronger-performing investment-grade buildings in Bondi Junction.

Location: The Ultimate Convenience Play

Aqua’s position is one of its most powerful assets.

• Directly opposite Westfield Bondi Junction (Zara entrance)
• Approx. 300m to Bondi Junction Interchange
• Minutes to Sydney CBD, beaches, and Centennial Park

This is what I often refer to as the “walk-everywhere lifestyle”—and it’s one of the key drivers of both resale and rental demand.