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Bonalbo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bonalbo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bonalbo NSW is 338 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bonalbo is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Bonalbo is $210 per week ($910 per month). Bonalbo has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Bonalbo has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bonalbo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonalbo is $650.

There were 10 recorded offences in Bonalbo in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bonalbo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bonalbo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$462/wk

$24,024 per year

#8559 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bonalbo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (179) Female 47.8% (164)

Population Density

3.9

people per km²

338 people · 85.9 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,010

Family income/wk

Bonalbo 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 & Locality (SAL)

Bonalbo Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

73.0% 92 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.0% 34 dwellings

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

Bonalbo Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

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

Bonalbo Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Catholic

15.6%

Anglican

14.6%

Not stated

10.3%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Other Religions Tot

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bonalbo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Bonalbo Employment

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Employed full-time

13.5% 36 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.5% 52 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.1% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

62.9% 168 people

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

Bonalbo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.1%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Certificate I/II

9.2%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.1%

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

Bonalbo Occupation

Professionals

24.3%

Managers

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Labourers

9.5%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

Clerical & Administrative

4.1%

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

Bonalbo Field of Study

Education

20.6%

Health

20.6%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Engineering

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Management & Commerce

8.8%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.9%

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

Bonalbo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bonalbo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

24.1%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bonalbo Marital Status

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Married

34.1% 101

↔️

Separated

7.4% 22

📋

Divorced

18.6% 55

🕊️

Widowed

9.5% 28

👤

Never married

30.4% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bonalbo Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

8.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.2%

Other

3.9%

German

3.5%

French

1.5%

Italian

1.3%

Indian

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Filipino

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bonalbo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.7%

Secondary — Government

48.3%

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

Bonalbo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

17.7% 112

✅

No need for assistance

82.3% 521

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

Bonalbo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.1% 65

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bonalbo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

9.4%

$450-$599/mo

18.8%

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$800-$999/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bonalbo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.7%

Walked only

16.5%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Other

3.5%

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

Bonalbo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.4%

1 vehicle

49.7%

2 vehicles

26.4%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

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

Bonalbo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.0%

2 bedrooms

28.6%

3 bedrooms

46.1%

4 bedrooms

12.3%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

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

Bonalbo Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

40.1%

moved in the last 5 years

10.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bonalbo Indigenous Population

10.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

584

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bonalbo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Bonalbo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.4%

$400-$499/wk

18.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bonalbo Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.0%

One parent — children under 15

21.8%

Couple — children under 15

13.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bonalbo Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.9% 8

👤

Never served

97.1% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bonalbo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 51

—

Did not provide

82.0% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bonalbo Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

19.8%

3 children

29.7%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Bonalbo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Bonalbo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.5%

5–14 hours

25.8%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Bonalbo Household Size

1 person

44.9%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

8.4%

4 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bonalbo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

267

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Bonalbo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bonalbo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Sexual Offences

Domestic Violence

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bonalbo Schools

schools nearby

government

791

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bonalbo Central School Government

Combined · K-12 · 84 students

791

ICSEA

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

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Bonalbo Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $668/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bonalbo

Your weekly income

≈ $2,895/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $458/wk

Rent share 31.4%

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Bonalbo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 169 Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $575/wk

Cartwrights Hill

Pop: 169 Income: $846/wk Rent: $300/wk

Garthowen

Pop: 169 Income: $810/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kellys Plains

Pop: 169 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $500/wk

Mount Elliot (NSW)

Pop: 169 Income: $838/wk Rent: $320/wk

Turners Flat

Pop: 169 Income: $714/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonalbo

What is the population of Bonalbo NSW?

The population of Bonalbo NSW is 338 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Bonalbo is ranked #5,768 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bonalbo?

The median personal income in Bonalbo NSW is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $668 per week.Family income is $1,010 per week.Bonalbo is ranked #8,559 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bonalbo?

Median rent in Bonalbo NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bonalbo ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bonalbo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonalbo NSW is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bonalbo?

The median age in Bonalbo NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bonalbo a good suburb to live in?

Bonalbo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 338.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 10461. All dollar figures in AUD.