More than two years since Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation, the Hollywood actor has retained ownership of his prized North Bondi penthouse, with property experts now estimating the beachfront residence could fetch around $15 million.
The three-bedroom luxury apartment, which Jackman purchased in 2015 for $5.925 million with assistance from his friend and agent Paul Dainty, occupies the top floor of an exclusive six-unit boutique building on the Ben Buckler headland designed by SJB Architects.
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According to property industry sources familiar with the North Bondi market, there appears to be no indication the 57-year-old actor intends to part with the 125-square-metre property, despite not being spotted in Sydney since December 2024.
The penthouse has not been available for permanent rental since February 2022, when it was listed at $10,000 per week. Although the property briefly appeared on short-term rental platforms in 2024 at $2,400 per night, those advertisements have since been removed, suggesting Jackman prefers to keep it available for personal use whenever he visits Australia.
Jackman and his new partner, Broadway actress Sutton Foster, 50, recently welcomed the new year on the Costa Rican coast rather than at the Bondi residence, according to media reports. The pair’s relationship became public following Jackman’s divorce from Furness, which was finalised in May last year after the couple spent 27 years together.
Whilst the former couple’s $60 million New York penthouse was placed on the market, Jackman retained the Bondi property as part of their divorce settlement.
The Ben Buckler building has attracted other notable residents in recent years. Australian film producer and Penfolds family heiress Rebel Penfold-Russell purchased a ground-floor three-bedroom apartment in February 2023 for $12 million, according to property records. The same year, PR identity Roxy Jacenko’s mother, Doreen, reportedly acquired another ground-floor unit for $8.6 million in 2022.
Real estate agents estimate that Jackman’s top-floor position, combined with its panoramic ocean views stretching across Bondi Beach, would command a significant premium over the ground-floor sales. Industry sources suggest the property could now be valued between $15 million and $15.5 million.
The penthouse features an open-plan living and dining area, a modern kitchen with high-end appliances, European oak timber floors, and Minerva limestone bathrooms. The property also includes Juliet balconies off the main bedroom, ducted air conditioning, direct lift access, and secure double parking.
Jackman has long maintained a connection to Bondi Beach, where he has frequently been photographed swimming and jogging. The beachside suburb served as his Australian base throughout his Hollywood career, providing a coastal retreat between filming commitments.
Published 16-January-2026
