Bonville

Population growth drivers in Bonville are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Bonville's population is estimated at around 2,998, reflecting an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,939. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,965 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 86 new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 43 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Bonville has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bonville's population is projected to decline by 178 persons overall, but growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 85 and over age group which is projected to grow by 34 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bonville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bonville has averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 82 homes. As of FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were added between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $505,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $761,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Comparatively, Bonville has shown slightly more development than the rest of NSW, with 36.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. The area's new development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 237 people per dwelling approval, Bonville exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population projections indicate stability or decline in Bonville, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Bonville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Two projects are identified by AreaSearch as impacting the area: Boambee East Residential Subdivision, North Boambee Valley (East) Release Area, Coffs Harbour Bypass, and Waterfall Way Corridor Strategy. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bonville performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bonville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, 1,436 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Regional NSW's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is similar to Regional NSW at 61.3%. According to Census responses, 15.3% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Bonville specializes in construction with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 3.8%, compared to 5.8% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force rose by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW where 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 suggest Bonville's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Bonville had a median taxpayer income of $49,262 and an average income of $59,266. Nationally, the median was $52,390 and the average was $65,215. By September 2025, estimates suggest Bonville's median income will be approximately $53,627 and average income $64,517, based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranks Bonville's household income at the 54th percentile ($1,829 weekly) and personal income at the 35th percentile. In Bonville, 36.1% of individuals (1,082 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. The SEIFA income ranking places Bonville in the 5th decile.

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

Bonville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bonville stood at 45.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Bonville was recorded at $465, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Bonville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bonville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, including 37.1% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.6% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Bonville aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 20.7%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 30.9%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bonville has 42 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are covered by 65 different routes that collectively facilitate 566 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 185 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 80 trips per day, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bonville'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

Health data for Bonville shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are low across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at 50% (~1,510 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (8.7%). 66.7% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Regional NSW's 63.3%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. Bonville has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (671 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, matching national rankings for the general population.

Bonville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Bonville's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.5% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Bonville is Christianity, comprising 56.3% of the population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Regional NSW, making up 0.4% of Bonville's population versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.3%), Australian (30.9%), and Irish (8.9%). Notably, Welsh (0.7%) and Maltese (0.9%) populations in Bonville exceed their regional proportions (0.5% and 0.4%, respectively), as does the South Australian population at 0.5% compared to Regional NSW's 0.2%.

Bonville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Bonville's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional NSW's median age of 43, which is higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Bonville has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 6.7% to 8.2%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 11.2% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, Bonville's population is expected to see significant changes in its age composition. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 65%, reaching 89 people from the current 53. This demographic shift will be led by an increase in residents aged 65 and older, who will account for all anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.