Bonville

NSW 2450 • Rest of NSW

2,939
Population (2021)
$38,116
Median Income
68.89 km²
Area
$465/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyHinterlandGolf ResortTree-Change

About Bonville

Bonville is a semi-rural locality in the City of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, about 530 km north of Sydney. With a population of approximately 2,940 and a median age of 44, it is a growing area that attracts families and tree-changers seeking a quieter lifestyle near the coast. The locality covers a large 69 sq km area of lush hinterland, with predominantly Australian and English ancestry among its residents.

Bonville offers a peaceful rural-residential lifestyle surrounded by forests and farmland, while being just 10-15 minutes from Coffs Harbour’s beaches, shops, and services. The area is known for the Bonville Golf Resort, one of Australia’s top-rated golf courses set among towering pines. Families are drawn by the larger block sizes, relative affordability, and access to good schools in nearby Coffs Harbour. The Pacific Highway provides connectivity, and Coffs Harbour Airport offers flights to Sydney and Brisbane.

Bonville falls under postcode 2450 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2450
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.38°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
68.89 km²
Elevation
39m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways Route 361 — Coffs Harbour CBD 20-25min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
530 km
By Train
N/A - nearest station is Coffs Harbour (15 min drive)
By Bus
25min to Coffs Harbour CBD
By Car (Peak)
15min to Coffs Harbour
By Car (Off-Peak)
10min to Coffs Harbour

🛣️ Rural locality near Coffs Harbour. Most residents commute to Coffs Harbour for work and services. NSW TrainLink services from Coffs Harbour station to Sydney (approx 7h).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Bonville is a spread-out rural area with no local shops or footpaths. A car is essential for all daily needs, with residents driving to Coffs Harbour for shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Bonville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bonville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$465
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
44 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,554
Census 2021
2,939
15.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,316
Income 2021
$38,116
25.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,482
Born Overseas 353

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 96
  • 2. New Zealand 41
  • 3. Germany 24
  • 4. South Africa 18
  • 5. India 15
  • 6. Canada 12
  • 7. Nepal 11
  • 8. China 10
  • 9. Netherlands 10
  • 10. Scotland 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,282
Australian 1,263
Irish 366
Scottish 340
German 130
Australian Aboriginal 119
Italian 68
Dutch 47
Chinese 41
Maltese 35

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,033
Both parents born in Australia
450
Both parents born overseas
365
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
39.5%
Sikhism
0.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
142 (4.8%)
5-14 years
421 (14.3%)
15-19 years
191 (6.5%)
20-24 years
138 (4.7%)
25-34 years
278 (9.5%)
35-44 years
329 (11.2%)
45-54 years
392 (13.3%)
55-64 years
425 (14.5%)
65-74 years
373 (12.7%)
75-84 years
196 (6.7%)
85+ years
47 (1.6%)

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