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 19,855 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,371 people (7.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,484. The increase was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 19,488 in June 2024 and an additional 698 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 37 persons per square kilometer. Laurieton-Bonny Hills' growth rate exceeded the SA4 region (4.7%) and non-metro areas, indicating strong growth within the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.3% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is projected to increase by 4,223 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 19.4% over 17 years.

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 over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 1077 homes. In FY-26 up to now, 28 dwellings have been approved. This averages out to about 1.4 people moving to the area for each dwelling built during this period, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties is around $431,000, aligning with regional patterns. Commercial approvals registered this financial year amount to $29.8 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Laurieton-Bonny Hills demonstrates moderately higher building activity, being 46% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand and is well above national averages, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area.

New building activity comprises approximately 89% detached dwellings and 11% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has about 106 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Laurieton-Bonny Hills will add around 3850 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 22ndth percentile nationally

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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 well represented. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

The area specialises in construction, with employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Public administration & safety employs fewer locals than Rest of NSW (4.6% vs 7.5%). As of June 2025, 7,609 residents are employed, unemployment rate is 2.9%, and estimated employment growth over the past year is 0.6%. The local unemployment rate is below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, but workforce participation lags (42.6% vs 56.4%).

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, labour force by 0.9%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laurieton-Bonny Hills' employment mix indicates local employment could increase 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 2022 was $41,013. The average income stood at $51,026 during the same period. These figures are below those of Rest of NSW, which had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Laurieton - Bonny Hills would be approximately $46,185 (median) and $57,460 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Laurieton - Bonny Hills fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally. The largest segment of earners comprises 29.8% earning $400-$799 weekly (5,916 residents), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500-$2,999 bracket leads 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

Laurieton-Bonny Hills' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Non-Metro NSW had 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 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 $375. 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 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's university qualification rate is 16.4%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (32.8%).

A total of 21.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 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 176 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. They are serviced by 86 routes that together provide 807 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 223 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 115 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual 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 affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 46% (~9,212 people) have private health cover, lower than Rest of NSW's 48.6% and the national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues are prevalent, impacting 14.3% and 8.4% respectively.

However, 55.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 38.5% (7,646 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 28.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging 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 showed below-average cultural diversity, with 88.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, comprising 59.4%. This compares to 57.5% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.5%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (9.5%). Notably, Scottish representation was higher than the regional average at 9.2%, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 3.0%. Maltese representation was similar to the regional average 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 the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 19.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's figure, 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 present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 13.1% to 14.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 10.2%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 20.5% to 19.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Laurieton - Bonny Hills' age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,828 people from 949. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 52% of the population growth, while the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1%.