Bonnells Bay, NSW 2264 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonnells Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2264, home to 4,066 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,066
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,460 /week
- Median personal income
- $685 /week
- Median family income
- $1,729 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Bonnells Bay Public School
- Morisset Public School
- Morisset High School
- Dora Creek Public School
- Mannering Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 48 bus stops
- Regent St At Brooks St
- Harbord St Opp Brooks St
- Morris Cres After Nevada Cl
- Morris Cres Opp Nevada Cl
- Morris Cres At Kane Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 45.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.4% of the 1,896 resolvable premises in Bonnells Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 986 across postcode 2264 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 284 violent offences, 263 theft, 114 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonnells Bay?
Bonnells Bay (NSW 2264) had 4,066 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonnells Bay?
The median advertised rent in Bonnells Bay is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonnells Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bonnells Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bonnells Bay Public School (1.4 km), Morisset Public School (3.7 km), Morisset High School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonnells Bay?
Bonnells Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonnells Bay?
Across postcode 2264, 986 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (284), theft (263), property damage (114). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bonnells Bay?
In Bonnells Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (45.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bonnells Bay?
48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonnells Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 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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