Westfield Bondi Junction: Major update one week on from stabbing rampage as Sydney prepares to unite to honour victims

The conditions of six people who remain in hospital after the deadly stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction have improved, according to authorities.

Saturday marked one week since Joel Cauchi, 40, killed five women and a security security guard and stabbed 12 other innocent bystanders at the busy shopping centre in Sydney's east.

Two men, three women and a nine-month-old baby remain in hospital. 

As of Saturday, all of them have improved to a stable condition, according to NSW Health.

A candlelight vigil to be held on Sunday will give Sydney residents a chance to unite and reflect on what has been a 'terrible week'.

Tributes flow as shoppers return to Westfield shopping centre in Bondi Junction a week after the stabbing attack

Tributes continue to flow as shoppers return to Westfield Bondi Junction a week on from the tragedy

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Security guard Muhammad Taha is still recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach during the attack

The vigil gets underway at Bondi Beach from 5pm on Sunday.

'I think if we can stand together during the difficult periods, we can send a message that there are far more good people in this city than there are bad actors and there is evil,' NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

'Those that have lost loved ones have said unanimously that they can feel the community support behind them and that they know that they're not alone.'

The Premier said he has learned more about the six victims who were killed during the attack last week, and all of whom were described by loved ones as 'hopeful, optimistic people'.

They were new mum Ashlee Good, 38, bride-to-be Dawn Singleton, 25 - daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton - mother-of-two Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Chinese national Yixuan Cheng, 27 and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30.

'One thing that they all had in common was they seemed like hopeful, optimistic people that were focused on tomorrow and to lose them to lose that sense of potential adds to the stress and grief that these families have,' Mr Minns told reporters.

Bondi Junction Westfield security guard Muhammad Taha remains in hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach

Westfield Bondi Junction  security guards now wear protective vests

He said that Sunday's vigil would be a great opportunity to 'stand by those that have lost loved ones and remember those that have been killed.'

Counsellors and support services have been made available to emergency responders who have been on scene at multiple violent attacks this week.

'You can understand that the trauma associated with that will bring up lots of emotions,' Mr Minns said.

'My hope is that mixed in with that emotion is pride in the job that they've done on behalf of the people of NSW because when they were asked to stand up they did exactly that.'

Attendees are urged to catch public transport to and from the event as road closures will be in place. 

The NSW government will work with Waverley Council, Westfield and the victims' families over plans for a permanent memorial.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

There's also an increased police presence at Bondi Junction Westfield