Bonnet Bay, NSW 2226 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonnet Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2226, home to 2,238 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 21 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,238
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,087 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,104 /week
- Median family income
- $3,169 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $700 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Como West Public School
- Bonnet Bay Public School
- Como Public School
- Jannali Public School
- Jannali East Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 110 bus stops
- Soldiers Rd At Skillcorn Lane
- Soldiers Rd At Bindea St
- Wolger St At Bindea St
- Wolger St Before Bindea St
- Como Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 21.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 822 resolvable premises in Bonnet Bay. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 302 across postcode 2226 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 125 violent offences, 51 theft, 44 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonnet Bay?
Bonnet Bay (NSW 2226) had 2,238 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonnet Bay?
The median advertised rent in Bonnet Bay is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonnet Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bonnet Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Como West Public School (0.6 km), Bonnet Bay Public School (0.8 km), Como Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonnet Bay?
Bonnet Bay is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonnet Bay?
Across postcode 2226, 302 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (125), theft (51), property damage (44). 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 Bonnet Bay?
In Bonnet Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (21.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bonnet Bay?
114 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonnet Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops, 4 train 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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