Bonny Hills, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bonny Hills NSW is 3,045 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bonny Hills is $677 per week ($35,204 per year). Median rent in Bonny Hills is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Bonny Hills has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bonny Hills has a population density of 147 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bonny Hills is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonny Hills is $1,820.

There were 10 recorded offences in Bonny Hills in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

Population
3,045
Census 2021
Median income
$677/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$445/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bonny Hills vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bonny Hills is $677 a week, 12% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,455th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $445 a week, $60 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 31.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBonny HillsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$677/wk$765/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,421/wk$1,704/wk −17%$1,637/wk
Rent$445/wk$385/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,965/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.3%22.6% +8.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bonny Hills, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bonny Hills Population

3,045 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bonny Hills Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$677/wk
$35,204 per year
Ranked 5,881 of 14,663
Median Rent
$445/wk
$1,928 per month
Ranked 1,221 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bonny Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,421/wk
Median rent $445/wk
Rent to income 31.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Bonny Hills against your income

About $6,158 a month
Median rent $445/wk
Left after rent $976/wk
Rent share 31.3%

Bonny Hills Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1007
avg ICSEA score
395
total students
Lake Cathie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 395 students
1007
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Bonny Hills

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,485) Female 51.2% (1,560)

Population Density

147
people per km²
3,045 people · 20.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,784
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.9%
New Zealand
0.7%
Netherlands
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Germany
0.3%
Ireland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
Croatian
0.1%
French
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.1%
Australian
44.2%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
12.6%
German
3.8%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
1.7%
Welsh
0.9%
French
0.8%
South African
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.6%
Anglican
21.3%
Catholic
20.8%
Not stated
4.7%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Othr Protestnt
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.5% 1,418
Separated
3.7% 96
Divorced
11.0% 286
Widowed
5.1% 133
Never married
25.7% 668

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.2%
Couple: children under 15
31.4%
Couple: no children under 15
18.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.0%
2 persons
44.5%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
14.2%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bonny Hills

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,174 occupied private dwellings in Bonny Hills at the 2021 Census, 16.9% were rented, 50.6% owned outright and 30.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
50.6% 594 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.7% 360 dwellings
Rented
16.9% 198 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
9.0%
3 bedrooms
39.1%
4 bedrooms
42.2%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bonny Hills

Employment

Employed full-time
30.1% 739 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 546 people
Unemployed
2.2% 54 people
Not in labour force
45.4% 1,115 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Managers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Labourers
5.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.7%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
2.2%
Other
0.9%
Truck
0.8%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.9%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.8%
Education
15.4%
Health
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Engineering
12.4%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Agriculture & Environment
4.5%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%
Information Technology
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.2%
Secondary: Government
17.0%
Vocational Education
15.7%
Secondary: Catholic
15.1%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
287
Arthritis
189
Asthma
114
Heart disease
97
Diabetes
81
Lung condition
80
Cancer
62
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 384
Did not provide
84.7% 2,125

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.6% 570
Not a volunteer
77.4% 1,950

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
3.8% 97
Never served
96.0% 2,435

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.7%
1 child
9.0%
2 children
36.7%
3 children
21.9%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
58
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
23
2001: 2010
31
2011: 2015
9
2016
7
2017
3
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
35.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,533
Moved from NSW
229
Moved: same area (SA2)
111
Moved from QLD
24
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from WA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
30.9%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.1%
Step family: no other children
12.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bonny Hills Crime Statistics

10 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
3
Assault
2
Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Bonny Hills

The closest suburb to Bonny Hills is Lake Cathie, 3.4 km away.

Lake Cathie
3.4 km away · income $658/wk · rent $380/wk
North Haven (NSW)
6.9 km away · income $519/wk · rent $310/wk
West Haven
7.6 km away · income $524/wk · rent $400/wk
Laurieton
7.9 km away · income $487/wk · rent $315/wk
Lakewood
8.3 km away · income $497/wk · rent $390/wk
Dunbogan
9.5 km away · income $529/wk · rent $370/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonny Hills

What is the population of Bonny Hills NSW?

The population of Bonny Hills NSW is 3,045 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 147 people per km². Bonny Hills is ranked #2,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bonny Hills?

The median personal income in Bonny Hills NSW is $677 per week, or $35,204 per year. The median household income is $1,421 per week. Family income is $1,784 per week. Bonny Hills is ranked #5,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bonny Hills?

Median rent in Bonny Hills NSW is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Rent represents 31.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bonny Hills ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bonny Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonny Hills NSW is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bonny Hills?

The median age in Bonny Hills NSW is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bonny Hills a good suburb to live in?

Bonny Hills is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,045. The median income is $677/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10468. All dollar figures in AUD.