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Bona Vista VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bona Vista, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bona Vista VIC is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bona Vista is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Bona Vista is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Bona Vista has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bona Vista has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bona Vista is $1,700.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bona Vista in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bona Vista Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bona Vista Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$883/wk

$45,916 per year

#2336 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bona Vista Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (53) Female 50.0% (53)

Population Density

7.7

people per km²

107 people · 13.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Bona Vista 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bona Vista Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.8% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bona Vista Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bona Vista Religion

No Religion

34.9%

Not stated

21.7%

Catholic

15.1%

Uniting Church

12.3%

Anglican

7.5%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bona Vista Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bona Vista Employment

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Employed full-time

52.2% 35 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 16 people

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Not in labour force

23.9% 16 people

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

Bona Vista Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Bachelor Degree

9.3%

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

Bona Vista Occupation

Managers

27.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.9%

Professionals

12.8%

Labourers

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

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

Bona Vista Field of Study

Engineering

22.5%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Architecture & Building

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Creative Arts

10.0%

Health

7.5%

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

Bona Vista Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bona Vista Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bona Vista Marital Status

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Married

58.4% 52

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Separated

5.6% 5

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Divorced

7.9% 7

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Never married

28.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bona Vista Ancestry

Australian

36.6%

English

35.0%

Irish

9.8%

Dutch

6.5%

Scottish

6.5%

Other

3.3%

German

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bona Vista School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

55.6%

Primary — Government

44.4%

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

Bona Vista Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 8

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No need for assistance

95.7% 177

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

Bona Vista Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.7% 23

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Not a volunteer

71.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bona Vista Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bona Vista How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Walked only

8.5%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

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

Bona Vista Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

27.9%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

34.9%

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

Bona Vista Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.5%

3 bedrooms

35.3%

4 bedrooms

26.5%

5 bedrooms

11.8%

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

Bona Vista Population Mobility

3.7%

moved in the last year

27.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bona Vista Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

178

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bona Vista Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Bona Vista Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

24.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bona Vista Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.8%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bona Vista Military Service

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Previously served

7.4% 6

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Never served

92.6% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bona Vista Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 8

—

Did not provide

88.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bona Vista Children Ever Born

No children

52.9%

2 children

23.5%

3 children

23.5%

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

Bona Vista Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

21.0%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

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

Bona Vista Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bona Vista Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Bona Vista Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bona Vista Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bona Vista Schools

schools nearby

government

916

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bona Vista Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students

916

ICSEA

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

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Bona Vista Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bona Vista

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,565/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Bona Vista vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 54 Income: $754/wk Rent: $92/wk

Bridgewater North

Pop: 54 Income: $537/wk Rent: $345/wk

Capels Crossing

Pop: 54 Income: $525/wk Rent: $175/wk

Grassdale (Vic.)

Pop: 54 Income: $1,312/wk

Mountain Bay

Pop: 54 Income: $525/wk

Nangana

Pop: 54 Income: $725/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bona Vista

What is the population of Bona Vista VIC?

The population of Bona Vista VIC is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².Bona Vista is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bona Vista?

The median personal income in Bona Vista VIC is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Bona Vista is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bona Vista?

Median rent in Bona Vista VIC is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bona Vista ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bona Vista?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bona Vista VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bona Vista?

The median age in Bona Vista VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bona Vista a good suburb to live in?

Bona Vista is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 107.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20276. All dollar figures in AUD.