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Old Bonalbo

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

73
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable

About Old Bonalbo

Old Bonalbo is a small rural village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 770 kilometres north of Sydney and 175 kilometres south of Brisbane, near Haystack Mountain. It sits within the Kyogle Council local government area along the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville, and represents the original site of settlement before the township of Bonalbo was established 11 kilometres to the south in the early 1900s. The traditional custodians of the surrounding district are the Gidhabal people of the Bundjalung Nation.

Old Bonalbo has a quiet rural village character, with the surrounding hills and valleys supporting beef cattle grazing and timber activities typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. The area is within easy reach of World Heritage-listed rainforest in the Border Ranges National Park, and the broader Kyogle district offers access to waterfalls, walking tracks, and scenic countryside. The village suits those seeking an extremely affordable and peaceful rural lifestyle in one of the most scenic corners of north-eastern New South Wales.

Old Bonalbo falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the Kyogle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.23 km²
Population Density
14 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
770 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station at Casino, approx. 80km away
By Car (Peak)
8.5–9.5 hours to Sydney; 2.5 hours to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hours to Sydney; 2.5 hours to Brisbane

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Clarence Way; Lismore and Casino are the nearest regional centres

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small remote village with very limited local services; vehicle required for all major amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Kyogle Local Government Area, which contains Old Bonalbo. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
73
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Old Bonalbo NSW located? +

Old Bonalbo is a rural village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, about 770 km north of Sydney and 175 km south of Brisbane, near the town of Kyogle.

What is the history of Old Bonalbo? +

Old Bonalbo was the original settlement site before a new township called Bonalbo was established 11 km to the south in the early 1900s. The prefix 'Old' was added to distinguish it from the newer settlement.

Who are the traditional owners of Old Bonalbo? +

The traditional custodians of the Old Bonalbo district are the Gidhabal people of the Bundjalung Nation, who have a deep and ongoing connection to this part of the Northern Rivers region.

What is there to do near Old Bonalbo NSW? +

Old Bonalbo is close to the Border Ranges National Park and World Heritage-listed rainforest, with walking tracks, waterfalls, and scenic countryside popular with nature lovers and bushwalkers.

Is Old Bonalbo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Old Bonalbo is part of the Kyogle LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Old Bonalbo? +

Old Bonalbo had a population of 73 at the 2021 Census.