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Bonegilla VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bonegilla VIC is 610 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bonegilla is $988 per week ($51,376 per year). Median rent in Bonegilla is $225 per week ($975 per month). Bonegilla has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bonegilla has a population density of 10.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bonegilla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonegilla is $1,571.

There were 18 recorded offences in Bonegilla in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Bonegilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bonegilla Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$988/wk

$51,376 per year

#1289 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

26years

12 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,571/mo

Avg household size: —

Bonegilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (294) Female 52.0% (319)

Population Density

10.0

people per km²

610 people · 61.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,270

Family income/wk

Bonegilla 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bonegilla Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

60.8% 59 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

39.2% 38 dwellings

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

Bonegilla Country of Birth

Australia

98.8%

England

1.2%

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

Bonegilla Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Catholic

20.0%

Anglican

11.7%

Not stated

8.2%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Eastern Orthodox

1.5%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bonegilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Bonegilla Languages Spoken at Home

Macedon

42.9%

Malayalam

28.6%

Other

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bonegilla Employment

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Employed full-time

68.1% 337 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.2% 75 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.8% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

14.9% 74 people

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

Bonegilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.7%

Bachelor Degree

30.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Bonegilla Occupation

Community & Personal Service

32.2%

Managers

20.2%

Professionals

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Labourers

3.3%

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

Bonegilla Field of Study

Health

27.5%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Engineering

14.4%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

5.9%

Education

5.9%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Information Technology

1.8%

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

Bonegilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bonegilla Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bonegilla Marital Status

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Married

34.4% 192

↔️

Separated

1.3% 7

📋

Divorced

2.9% 16

🕊️

Widowed

1.4% 8

👤

Never married

60.0% 335

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bonegilla Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

27.6%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

8.7%

German

4.7%

Other

4.4%

Italian

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.3%

Filipino

1.1%

Indian

1.1%

Croatian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bonegilla School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

60.0%

Primary — Government

15.7%

Secondary — Government

9.3%

Pre-school

6.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

Primary — Catholic

2.1%

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

Bonegilla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 28

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 1,118

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

Bonegilla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.6% 81

—

Not a volunteer

84.4% 438

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bonegilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

17.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bonegilla How People Get to Work

Walked only

45.6%

Car (driver)

39.3%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Other

4.5%

Did not go to work

2.9%

Truck

1.3%

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

Bonegilla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.7%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

31.9%

4+ vehicles

23.0%

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

Bonegilla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.1%

3 bedrooms

27.5%

4 bedrooms

55.0%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

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

Bonegilla Population Mobility

37.6%

moved in the last year

59.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

80.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bonegilla Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,130

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bonegilla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Bonegilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

23.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bonegilla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.2%

Couple — no children

35.9%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bonegilla Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

49.8% 260

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 18

👤

Never served

46.7% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bonegilla Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 56

—

Did not provide

89.3% 466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bonegilla Children Ever Born

No children

69.8%

1 child

1.3%

2 children

15.1%

3 children

13.8%

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

Bonegilla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Bonegilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

22.6%

15–29 hours

7.5%

30+ hours

5.8%

Did not do domestic work

41.9%

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

Bonegilla Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bonegilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

357

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

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

Bonegilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bonegilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 18 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bonegilla Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,104/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Bonegilla

Your weekly income

≈ $9,117/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,879/wk

Rent share 10.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $62/wk

Bonegilla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Hopetoun Park

Pop: 914 Income: $808/wk Rent: $375/wk

Mount Beauty

Pop: 910 Income: $636/wk Rent: $270/wk

Tangambalanga

Pop: 908 Income: $898/wk Rent: $250/wk

East Warburton

Pop: 906 Income: $651/wk Rent: $300/wk

Malmsbury

Pop: 905 Income: $769/wk Rent: $350/wk

Venus Bay (Vic.)

Pop: 904 Income: $530/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonegilla

What is the population of Bonegilla VIC?

The population of Bonegilla VIC is 610 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.0 people per km².Bonegilla is ranked #4,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bonegilla?

The median personal income in Bonegilla VIC is $988 per week, or $51,376 per year.The median household income is $2,104 per week.Family income is $2,270 per week.Bonegilla is ranked #1,289 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bonegilla?

Median rent in Bonegilla VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bonegilla ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bonegilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonegilla VIC is $1,571. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bonegilla?

The median age in Bonegilla VIC is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bonegilla a good suburb to live in?

Bonegilla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 610.The median income is $988/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 20279. All dollar figures in AUD.