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Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has an estimated 17,526 residents, up 2.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 31 kilometres west from Sydney CBD. Its population is around 17,526 as of Aug 2026, compared with 17,154 people at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) outputs from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census indicates no significant movements.
The Statistical Area is marked by family households, particularly couples with children, and a high proportion of teenagers. Its community is highly culturally diverse, and population growth shows moderate expansion patterns. The area also has notably low sales volumes relative to its population. Its serene, family-oriented atmosphere, lush suburban setting, parks, recreational opportunities, established infrastructure, public transport and educational facilities contribute to its appeal to residents and visitors.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 16,448 in 2001 and 17,332 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 17,526 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 15.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.3%.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 83rd for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is $628 a week, up 1.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 20% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.6%.
20% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $500 in 2017, $695 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107/28 Satinwood Crescent, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $775,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 11 Marley Crescent, Bonnyrigg Heights NSW 2177 | $515,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 225 North Liverpool Road, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $2,050,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 49 Delgarno Road, Bonnyrigg Heights NSW 2177 | $1,250,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 18 Bean Crescent, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $60,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Durham Close, Bonnyrigg Heights NSW 2177 | $1,412,500 | 21 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 4/17 Birch Street, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $620,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 7 Coraki Place, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $1,350,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 28 Hickory Road, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $1,240,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Gurley Place, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 | $1,500,000 | 17 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 42 residential sales recorded since 30 Mar 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 42, houses and units together, was $1,295,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +1.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.32m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $674k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,295,000 | Median of the 42 most recent residential sales, settled 30 Mar 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $695 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +1.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Fairfield | $610 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Fairfield, over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - South West | $668 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - South West, over 12 months | +2.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 142 tracked applications: 92 approved, 33 under assessment, 17 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg (4 under construction) and 26 more in the surrounding area.
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct.
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct.
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65…
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community.
A new public preschool co-located with Edensor Park Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new…
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes…
Revitalisation project completed in late 2018/early 2019 to modernise the 30-year-old shopping centre.
The Outlook Release was the final stage of Landcom's involvement in the Bonnyrigg Heights master-planned community (part of the larger…
Major upgrade delivering new permanent classrooms, a library, hall refurbishment, and covered outdoor learning areas to accommodate growing…
The project delivered a new single-storey multi-purpose flexible learning lab and a sports arena with a covered outdoor learning area…
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program.
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff…
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Estimated completion year of the 16 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 3, 2027 6, 2028 5, 2029 0, 2030 0, 2031 1. 4 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 142 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg over the past 5 years, 118 in the last 12 months; 33 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 4, 2022 3, 2023 2, 2024 5, 2025 11, 2026 (to Oct) 117.
Key application 56 Tarlington Parade, Bonnyrigg Mixed Use | $8.0m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 142 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 118 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 48 | ABS building approvals | 58th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 92 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 33 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 include: Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13) (Construction); Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas) (Construction); Canvas at Bonnyrigg (Construction); Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal (Construction); and Kinara Place (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 spans multiple sectors including Education & Training, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 area has seen 117 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2's current population of 17,526 has been supported by 48 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has seen 2.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 344 people in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 48, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has grown by approximately 42 people, while 238 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,526 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,378 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 88th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 17,154 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 372 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5.19 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 was estimated to be approximately 17,526 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 17,332 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2 has added approximately 372 people and shown a 2.17% increase from the 17,154 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is estimated at 3,377 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (75.9%), Natural increase (24.1%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 75.9% of overall population gains.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and similarly aligned with equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 11.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 11.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 65-74 year-olds (11.3% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.4% of the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.3% of the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $53,009 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $60,569 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,571 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $513 | 2021 Census, weekly | 4th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 20.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,611 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is approximately $56,391. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $53,009.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is approximately $64,433. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $60,569.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is approximately $56,391 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $53,009 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is approximately $64,433 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,569 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2's households (~31.3% / 1,520 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $1,571/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $1,611/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $513/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,009, with an average of $60,569. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $56,391 (median) and $64,433 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $5,542 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2's disposable income is $5,542 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 57.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,680 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 14,603 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,228 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has approximately 7,680 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 stands at 6.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are manufacturing (12.9% of employment), retail trade (12.5%), and health care & social assistance (12.1%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is 57.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 12.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.3, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg: university qualifications 16.9%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 995.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.9% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 16.2% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 57.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
16.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
57.1% of people aged 15 and over in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2 ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 are: Certificate (16.2%), Bachelor Degree (13.9%), Advanced Diploma (9.7%).
31.9% of the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.8% in primary school, 10.2% in secondary school, 6.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is 995, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 6 schools within the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 5,852 students.
The bonnyrigg heights - bonnyrigg sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.3 people | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 21.6% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,862 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,967 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 85.7% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 had 4,862 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.2% to an estimated 4,967 households today.
The average household size in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is 3.3 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 85.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (13.3%), group households (1.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,167 family households, couples with children account for 44.6% of all households, couples without children at home 17.7%, and single parent families 21.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 85.7% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 13.3% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.1% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 13.3% of all households in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.1% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 55.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 73.8% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.3% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 44.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 55.9% of its population born overseas and 73.8% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.1% of people in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 26.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg are Other, comprising 31.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Vietnamese, comprising 20.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 1.8%, and Chinese, comprising 12.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 4.0% of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%) and Samoan at 1.2% (vs 0.5%).
55.9% of the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
73.8% of the population in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.9% of the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
85.3% of the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 34.8% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.8% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 87th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, 32.2% of homes are owned outright, 33.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 34.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.8% of dwellings in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 are houses.
In the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, 4.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 stands at 32.2%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $2,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is $1,265, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 29.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 29.4% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 25.5% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 consists of 82.8% detached houses, 12.9% semi-detached dwellings, 4.2% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg consumes approximately 18.6% of median household income ($6,802 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg show attached dwellings contributing 24% of approvals compared to 17% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 76% of applications versus 83% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 48.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 16th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 75.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
Around 48.0% of people in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, 8.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.8% of people in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.6% of the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2, 48.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 83 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 127 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 81st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,298 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 137 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 71 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 28.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 127 public transport stops within the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2.
The Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 has 4,298 weekly trips across 71 routes, averaging 614 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 135 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 331 m away and the nearest school 547 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 127 stops nearby, 4,298 weekly trips, access rating 83 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 57 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 57th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 331 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 547 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 808 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 846 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 850 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 955 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 9 long day care centres with 501 places in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg, about 1.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg ranks in the 61st percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg's resilient property market has recorded 122 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 89% residential, 2% commercial and 10% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
Education in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg: university qualifications 16.9%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 995.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has an estimated 17,526 residents, up 2.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (127021509). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
