Laurieton - Bonny Hills

Population growth drivers in Laurieton - Bonny Hills are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Laurieton - Bonny Hills' population is approximately 20,521 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,037 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,484. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is around 39 persons per square kilometer. Laurieton - Bonny Hills' 11.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded regional averages, driven primarily by interstate migration contributing approximately 85.3% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 4,223 persons, reflecting a gain of 15.5% in total 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-21 and FY-25, 1,077 homes were approved, with an additional 55 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties was $331,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $29.8 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Laurieton-Bonny Hills showed moderately higher building activity, at 46.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This level is also well above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area.

The dwelling approvals consisted of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. The location had approximately 106 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Laurieton-Bonny Hills is projected to add 3,184 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Laurieton - Bonny Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects are Beach to Beach Shared Path, Lake Cathie Public School upgrade, and Whitewater Terrace Development at Lake Cathie. The following details projects likely most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Laurieton - Bonny Hills maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Laurieton-Bonny Hills has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. Essential services sectors are well represented.

In September 2025, 7,722 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, below Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation was 46.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. 13.7% of residents worked from home in the Census. Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Public administration & safety employs 4.6%, below Rest of NSW's 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels remained stable at 0.0% while labour force increased by 0.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laurieton-Bonny Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 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

The Laurieton - Bonny Hills SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $42,903. The average income stood at $52,511 during the same period. These figures are lower than those of Rest of NSW, which had a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 in 2023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income for September 2025 is approximately $46,704, while the average is projected to be around $57,163. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Laurieton - Bonny Hills fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.8% of residents earn between $400 and $799 weekly, compared to regional levels where the highest segment is those earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Laurieton - Bonny Hills, with only 84.9% of income remaining after housing costs, 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' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings. Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. Median weekly rent was $354, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Laurieton-Bonny Hills' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 and rents were less at $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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.4%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, 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 is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.0% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education.

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

Laurieton-Bonny Hills has 194 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 84 routes, providing 791 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 222 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 113 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Laurieton - Bonny Hills is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Laurieton-Bonny Hills faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~9,501 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 14.3% of residents) and mental health issues (8.4%), while 55.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 38.7% of residents aged 65 and over (7,947 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to have a lower level of cultural diversity compared to the average, with 88.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Laurieton-Bonny Hills is Christianity, which accounts for 59.4% of the population there, compared to 55.9% across the rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (34.5%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.2%, while Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 3.0%. Maltese ancestry is present at 0.4%, similar to the regional average of 0.4%.

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 Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 age group shows strong representation at 19.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.2%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 13.1% to 14.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.9%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 20.5% to 19.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Laurieton - Bonny Hills's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 83%, reaching 1,828 people from a current total of 999. This growth is anticipated to be led by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 53% of the expected population increase. Conversely, the 55-64 age group is projected to contract by 64 residents.