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 20,010 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 1,526 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,484. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,995 in June 2025 and an additional 902 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 38 persons per square kilometer. Laurieton - Bonny Hills' growth rate exceeded that of the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and its SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 88.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 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 these aggregations for the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, Laurieton - Bonny Hills is projected to increase its population by 3,852 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 19.2% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Laurieton-Bonny Hills has averaged approximately 215 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 1,077 homes were approved, with an additional 80 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties is $331,000. This financial year has seen $29.8 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Laurieton-Bonny Hills shows moderately higher building activity, with 46.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This level is also above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area.

The majority of new building activity consists of detached dwellings (89.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 106 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Laurieton-Bonny Hills is projected to add 3,837 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include Beach to Beach Shared Path, Beach to Beach Shared Path, Lake Cathie Public School upgrade, and Whitewater Terrace Development, Lake Cathie. The following details those deemed most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Laurieton - Bonny Hills presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 2.9%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Laurieton-Bonny Hills has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent, and the unemployment rate is 2.9%. As of December 2025, there are 7,618 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Laurieton-Bonny Hills is significantly lower at 45.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 13.7% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction has a higher representation with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 4.6%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.1% while employment declined by 1.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise by 0.4 percentage points. In Regional NSW during the same period, employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laurieton-Bonny Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Laurieton - Bonny Hills SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $42,903 and an average of $52,511 in the financial year 2023. This was lower than national averages, with Regional NSW's median being $52,390 and average at $65,215. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $47,331 and an average of $57,930, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Laurieton - Bonny Hills fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The $400 - 799 income bracket dominates with 29.8% of residents (5,962 people), unlike broader area patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

In Laurieton - Bonny Hills, as per the latest Census, 84.7% of dwellings were houses while 15.3% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types, compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Laurieton - Bonny Hills stood at 56.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.7% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Regional NSW's average, while the median weekly rent was $354 compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Laurieton - Bonny Hills' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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% that are couples with children, 40.3% that are couples without children, and 9.0% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is smaller than the Regional 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 region's university qualification rate is 16.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with a rate of 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 43.5% holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.7%, while certificates make up 32.8%. A notable 21.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.0% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing 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 stops are served by 84 individual routes, providing a total of 791 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 222 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, with car being the dominant mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles 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 provided map displays 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~9,264 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 14.3%) and mental health issues (8.4%). A total of 55.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 39.3% of residents aged 65 and over (7,869 people), higher than the 23.4% in Regional 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.7% born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 59.4%, compared to 55.9% regionally. Top ancestral groups were English (34.5%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than regional average (9.2% vs 8.0%), while Australian Aboriginal was lower (3.0% vs 4.6%) and Maltese remained the same at 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 Regional NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national figure of 38. The age group of 65-74 years old shows strong representation at 19.6% compared to Regional NSW, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 5.8%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 13.1% to 14.8% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Laurieton - Bonny Hills's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 89%, reaching 1,872 people from 990. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older representing 52% of the anticipated growth. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of 34 people.