Bonny Hills, NSW 2445 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonny Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2445, home to 3,045 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 295 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,045
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,421 /week
- Median personal income
- $677 /week
- Median family income
- $1,784 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $445 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Lake Cathie Public School
- North Haven Public School
- Laurieton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Ocean Dr At Graham St
- Ocean Dr Opp Graham St
- Ocean Dr At Beach St
- Ocean Dr At Suters St
- Ocean Dr Opp Bartlett St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.9% of the 1,452 resolvable premises in Bonny Hills. 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: 34.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 160 across postcode 2445 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 violent offences, 37 theft, 20 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonny Hills?
Bonny Hills (NSW 2445) had 3,045 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonny Hills?
The median advertised rent in Bonny Hills is $445/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonny Hills?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bonny Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lake Cathie Public School (2.9 km), North Haven Public School (4.9 km), Laurieton Public School (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonny Hills?
Bonny Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonny Hills?
Across postcode 2445, 160 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (50), theft (37), property damage (20). 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 Bonny Hills?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonny Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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