Bonnyrigg
NSW 2177 • Greater Sydney
About Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg is a densely populated suburb located 36 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD in the City of Fairfield. Named after a town in Scotland, it has a population approaching 10,000 residents spread across just 3 square kilometres. The suburb has deep roots as one of Sydney's earliest welfare housing areas, with historic sites including the Male Orphan School residence from 1803. Today it is undergoing significant urban renewal through the Newleaf Bonnyrigg project.
Bonnyrigg is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse suburbs, with Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Iraqi, and Assyrian communities creating a vibrant multicultural atmosphere. The area features Buddhist temples, diverse restaurants, and active community organisations. Bonnyrigg Plaza serves as the commercial heart, complemented by a PCYC, library, and local schools. The suburb is home to the Bonnyrigg White Eagles soccer club and attracts residents seeking affordable housing with strong community connections.
Bonnyrigg falls under postcode 2177 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Liverpool electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- T80 — Liverpool to Parramatta T-way 20 min to Parramatta, 15 min to Liverpool
- 801, 806, 807, 808, 816 — Cabramatta Station and local suburbs 10-15 min to Cabramatta
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ T-way provides fast bus connection to Parramatta and Liverpool; Cabramatta station offers direct city trains
Compact suburb with Bonnyrigg Plaza accessible on foot; T-way stop at Bonnyrigg Plaza
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths100 Bonnyrigg Avenue Bonnyrigg 2177 NSW -
ALDI718 Cabramatta Road, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177
Schools
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Bonnyrigg Heights Public School ICSEA 989Wilson Rd
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Bonnyrigg High School ICSEA 962Elizabeth Drive
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Bonnyrigg Public School ICSEA 900Tarlington Pde
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Mount Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Bonnyrigg, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 1,907
- 2. Iraq 724
- 3. Cambodia 498
- 4. China 179
- 5. Philippines 93
- 6. Thailand 90
- 7. Lebanon 88
- 8. New Zealand 82
- 9. Fiji 69
- 10. Samoa 66
- 11. Italy 64
- 12. Chile 63
- 13. Iran 57
- 14. Croatia 56
- 15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 44
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)