Bonny Hills

NSW 2445 • Rest of NSW

3,045
Population (2021)
$35,204
Median Income
20.75 km²
Area
$445/wk
Median Rent
CoastalRetirement-FriendlyQuietBeach LifestyleSea Change

About Bonny Hills

Bonny Hills is a peaceful coastal village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, situated between Port Macquarie and Laurieton. With a population of around 2,989, it has an older demographic profile with a median age of 60+ and a very high owner-occupier rate of 83%. The suburb is part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area and enjoys a stunning oceanfront setting.

Bonny Hills offers a quintessential coastal lifestyle with its patrolled beach, rockpools, and bushwalking trails through the nearby Sea Acres Rainforest. The village has a laid-back atmosphere popular with retirees and sea-changers, with a small general store and community hall forming the social hub. Median house prices of $857,000-$1.22 million reflect its desirability as a quieter alternative to nearby Port Macquarie, which provides full shopping, medical, and entertainment facilities.

Bonny Hills falls under postcode 2445 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2445
Urban Area
Hastings
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.57°, 152.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
20.75 km²
Elevation
19m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wauchope
25 km
North Coast Line (limited services)

Bus Services

  • Route 334 — Port Macquarie 20-25 min
  • Route 334 — Laurieton / Camden Haven 10 min

Commute to Port Macquarie

Distance
15 km
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ No direct train service. Bus service runs along the Pacific Highway corridor.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited local amenities within walking distance. A car is essential for shopping, dining, and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bonny Hills by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bonny Hills Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bonny Hills" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$445
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,820
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
51 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,971
Census 2021
3,045
2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,576
Income 2021
$35,204
15.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,669
Born Overseas 295

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 120
  • 2. New Zealand 20
  • 3. Netherlands 16
  • 4. Scotland 16
  • 5. South Africa 15
  • 6. Germany 9
  • 7. Ireland 9
  • 8. India 6
  • 9. Malta 6
  • 10. United States 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,372
Australian 1,345
Irish 388
Scottish 385
German 116
Australian Aboriginal 109
Italian 75
Dutch 53
Welsh 27
French 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,250
Both parents born in Australia
368
Both parents born overseas
344
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.9%
No Religion
37.3%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
108 (3.5%)
5-14 years
340 (11.2%)
15-19 years
208 (6.8%)
20-24 years
123 (4.0%)
25-34 years
173 (5.7%)
35-44 years
298 (9.8%)
45-54 years
441 (14.5%)
55-64 years
488 (16.0%)
65-74 years
493 (16.2%)
75-84 years
310 (10.2%)
85+ years
68 (2.2%)

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