Laurieton - Bonny Hills
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Laurieton - Bonny Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Laurieton - Bonny Hills' population is approximately 19,841 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 1,357 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,484. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 (population: 19,487) and the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 37 persons per square kilometer. Laurieton - Bonny Hills' population grew by 7.3% since the 2021 census, surpassing the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.6%. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 85.3% of recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Nationally, non-metropolitan areas are projected to have above median population growth, with Laurieton - Bonny Hills expected to increase by 4,223 persons to 2041, marking a total increase of 19.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Laurieton - Bonny Hills among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Laurieton-Bonny Hills averaged approximately 215 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-2021 and FY-2025, a total of 1,077 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY-2026 so far. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction value for new properties was $431,000, aligning with regional trends. This financial year has seen $29.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Laurieton-Bonny Hills had 46.0% higher construction per person over the five-year period, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining property demand. This activity is notably above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.

The dwelling approvals consisted of 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 106 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Laurieton-Bonny Hills to add 3,864 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Laurieton - Bonny Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include the Beach to Beach Shared Path, Lake Cathie Public School upgrade, and Whitewater Terrace Development in Lake Cathie. The following details projects likely to be most relevant:.

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The labour market in Laurieton - Bonny Hills demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Laurieton-Bonny Hills has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 2.9%, showing a growth of 0.6% over the past year.

This rate is 0.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Laurieton-Bonny Hills lags behind Rest of NSW, at 42.6% compared to 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specialises in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Public administration & safety is under-represented, at 4.6% of Laurieton-Bonny Hills' workforce compared to 7.5% in Rest of NSW. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force grew by 0.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laurieton-Bonny Hills' industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Laurieton - Bonny Hills has lower income compared to national averages. The median income is $41,013 and the average is $51,026. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $46,185 (median) and $57,460 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates Laurieton - Bonny Hills' household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 7th and 9th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show 29.8% of the population (5,912 individuals) earn within the $400 - $799 range, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 29.9%. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains, ranking at the 9th percentile nationally.

Laurieton - Bonny Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Laurieton - Bonny Hills had 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings as of the latest Census, compared to Non-Metro NSW's 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Laurieton - Bonny Hills was 56.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.7% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, similar to Non-Metro NSW's average. The median weekly rent was $354, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. Nationally, Laurieton - Bonny Hills had lower mortgage repayments of $1,733 and rents of $354 than the Australian averages of $1,863 and $375 respectively.

Laurieton - Bonny Hills has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.1% of all households, including 19.2% couples with children, 40.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Laurieton - Bonny Hills fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.4%, substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (32.8%).

A substantial 21.6% of the population actively pursues formal education, including 8.0% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education. Within Laurieton - Bonny Hills, a robust network of 7 schools educates approximately 2,074 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 976) and balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.4, below the regional average of 14.2, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Laurieton - Bonny Hills has 176 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 86 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these provide 807 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 223 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 115 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Laurieton - Bonny Hills is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Laurieton - Bonny Hills faces significant health challenges, with various conditions impacting both younger and older residents. Approximately 46% (~9,206 people) have private health cover, compared to Rest of NSW's 48.6% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (14.3%) and mental health issues (8.4%), with 55.5% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Rest of NSW's 59.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 38.5% (7,640 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 28.7%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Laurieton - Bonny Hills placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Laurieton-Bonny Hills, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index below average. It recorded 88.7% of its population born in Australia, with 93.3% being Australian citizens and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 59.4%, compared to 57.5% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.5%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (9.5%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than average at 9.2%, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 3.0%. Maltese ancestry was present at 0.4% in both Laurieton-Bonny Hills and the regional area.

Laurieton - Bonny Hills ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Laurieton - Bonny Hills has a median age of 58, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 age group is strongly represented at 19.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.0%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 75-84 age group has grown from 13.1% to 14.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 10.2%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 20.5% to 19.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Laurieton - Bonny Hills's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,828 from 948 people. This growth is anticipated to be led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 52% of the expected population increase. In contrast, the 55-64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of 35 people.