Old Bonalbo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Old Bonalbo NSW is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Old Bonalbo is $442 per week ($22,984 per year). Median rent in Old Bonalbo is $170 per week ($737 per month). Old Bonalbo has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Old Bonalbo has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Bonalbo is $824.

There were 14 recorded offences in Old Bonalbo in 2024-25, a rate of 192 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (6 offences).

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Old Bonalbo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Old Bonalbo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$442/wk
$22,984 per year
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Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$824/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Old Bonalbo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.2% (32) Female 56.8% (42)

Population Density

14.0
people per km²
73 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$880
Family income/wk

Old Bonalbo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Old Bonalbo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings

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

Old Bonalbo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Old Bonalbo Religion

No Religion
44.0%
Anglican
17.3%
Not stated
9.3%
Catholic
9.3%
Brethren
6.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.0%
Christian (other)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Old Bonalbo Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Old Bonalbo Employment

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Employed full-time
20.0% 11 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 13 people
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Not in labour force
56.4% 31 people

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

Old Bonalbo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.3%
Postgraduate Degree
21.7%

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

Old Bonalbo Occupation

Labourers
62.5%
Community & Personal Service
37.5%

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

Old Bonalbo Field of Study

Engineering
66.7%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%

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

Old Bonalbo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Old Bonalbo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
15.4%
$400-$499/wk
19.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$4,000+/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Old Bonalbo Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 27
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Divorced
15.1% 8
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Widowed
9.4% 5
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Never married
24.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Old Bonalbo Ancestry

English
42.7%
Australian
35.0%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
7.8%
German
3.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Old Bonalbo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
76.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%

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

Old Bonalbo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 3
No need for assistance
97.5% 119

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

Old Bonalbo Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.5% 19
Not a volunteer
65.5% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Old Bonalbo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Old Bonalbo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
26.3%

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

Old Bonalbo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
64.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%

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

Old Bonalbo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.2%
2 bedrooms
26.8%
3 bedrooms
36.6%
4 bedrooms
17.1%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

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

Old Bonalbo Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
27.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Old Bonalbo Indigenous Population

17.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
112
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Old Bonalbo Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
9
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
7
Mental health
6
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3
Stroke
3

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

Old Bonalbo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$300-$399/wk
21.7%
$400-$499/wk
21.7%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Old Bonalbo Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.8%
One parent — children under 15
29.1%
Couple — children under 15
18.2%
Couple — no children under 15
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Old Bonalbo Military Service

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Previously served
8.9% 5
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Never served
91.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Old Bonalbo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 6
Did not provide
88.7% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Old Bonalbo Children Ever Born

5+ children
100.0%

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

Old Bonalbo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Old Bonalbo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.0%
5–14 hours
18.0%
15–29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Old Bonalbo Household Size

1 person
32.4%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
8.8%
5 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Old Bonalbo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from QLD
3

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

Old Bonalbo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Property Damage
6
Assault
2
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Old Bonalbo Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
776
avg ICSEA score
13
total students
Old Bonalbo Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 13 students
776
ICSEA

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

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Old Bonalbo Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $668/wk
Median Rent $170/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.4%

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

If you earn X in Old Bonalbo

≈ $2,895/month
Median rent $170/wk
Left after rent $498/wk
Rent share 25.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Old Bonalbo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Bonalbo

What is the population of Old Bonalbo NSW?

The population of Old Bonalbo NSW is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Old Bonalbo?

The median personal income in Old Bonalbo NSW is $442 per week, or $22,984 per year.The median household income is $668 per week.Family income is $880 per week.

How much is rent in Old Bonalbo?

Median rent in Old Bonalbo NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Old Bonalbo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Bonalbo NSW is $824. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Old Bonalbo?

The median age in Old Bonalbo NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Old Bonalbo a good suburb to live in?

Old Bonalbo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 73.The median income is $442/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 13085. All dollar figures in AUD.