Bonalbo, NSW 2469 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonalbo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2469, home to 338 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 338
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $668 /week
- Median personal income
- $462 /week
- Median family income
- $1,010 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Bonalbo Central School
- Old Bonalbo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Woodenbong Rd At Bonalbo St
- Patrick McNamee Anzac Memorial Park, Woodenbong Rd
- Sandilands St After Koreelah St
- Sandilands St Before Koreelah St
- Woodenbong Rd At Lunar Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 251 resolvable premises in Bonalbo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 322 across postcode 2469 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 68 property damage, 40 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonalbo?
Bonalbo (NSW 2469) had 338 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonalbo?
The median advertised rent in Bonalbo is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonalbo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bonalbo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bonalbo Central School (0.2 km), Old Bonalbo Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonalbo?
Bonalbo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonalbo?
Across postcode 2469, 322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), property damage (68), theft (40). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bonalbo?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonalbo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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