Bonshaw NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bonshaw NSW is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bonshaw is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Bonshaw is $200 per week ($867 per month). Bonshaw has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bonshaw has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonshaw is $650.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bonshaw in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Bonshaw Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bonshaw Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$556/wk
$28,912 per year
#7652 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bonshaw Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (68) Female 48.1% (63)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
133 people · 431.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Bonshaw Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Bonshaw Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.3% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.7% 13 dwellings

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

Bonshaw Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bonshaw Religion

Anglican
33.6%
No Religion
25.8%
Not stated
18.8%
Catholic
16.4%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bonshaw Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%

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

Bonshaw Employment

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Employed full-time
42.5% 37 people
Employed part-time
14.9% 13 people
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Unemployed
6.9% 6 people
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Not in labour force
35.6% 31 people

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

Bonshaw Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.9%
Certificate III/IV
17.2%

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

Bonshaw Occupation

Managers
40.6%
Professionals
21.9%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Labourers
9.4%

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

Bonshaw Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
34.8%
Society & Culture
21.7%
Education
17.4%
Management & Commerce
13.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.0%

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

Bonshaw Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bonshaw Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
13.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
23.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bonshaw Marital Status

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Married
44.0% 48
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Separated
4.6% 5
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Divorced
8.3% 9
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Widowed
8.3% 9
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Never married
34.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bonshaw Ancestry

Australian
33.1%
English
31.2%
Scottish
12.3%
Irish
11.0%
German
5.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%
Italian
1.9%
Maltese
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bonshaw School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
30.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
19.2%

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

Bonshaw Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 9
No need for assistance
95.5% 191

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

Bonshaw Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.4% 31
Not a volunteer
65.6% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bonshaw Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bonshaw How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Walked only
15.8%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Bonshaw Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.8%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
19.1%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

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

Bonshaw Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
8.5%
3 bedrooms
38.3%
4 bedrooms
27.7%
5 bedrooms
19.1%

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

Bonshaw Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
21.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bonshaw Indigenous Population

8.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
185
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bonshaw Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
3

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

Bonshaw Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bonshaw Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.5%
Couple — children under 15
25.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.5%
One parent — children under 15
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bonshaw Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 13
Did not provide
85.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bonshaw Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
34.5%

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

Bonshaw When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Bonshaw Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5–14 hours
24.7%
15–29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Bonshaw Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
20.0%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bonshaw Where Residents Moved From

Same address
99
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from NSW
5

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

Bonshaw Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bonshaw Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bonshaw Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.2%

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

If you earn X in Bonshaw

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $842/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bonshaw vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonshaw

What is the population of Bonshaw NSW?

The population of Bonshaw NSW is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Bonshaw is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bonshaw?

The median personal income in Bonshaw NSW is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Bonshaw is ranked #7,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bonshaw?

Median rent in Bonshaw NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bonshaw ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bonshaw?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonshaw 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 Bonshaw?

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

Is Bonshaw a good suburb to live in?

Bonshaw is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 133.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 10471. All dollar figures in AUD.