Bonnyrigg, NSW 2177 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonnyrigg is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2177, home to 9,785 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Fairfield local government area and roughly 31 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,785
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,393 /week
- Median personal income
- $486 /week
- Median family income
- $1,463 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Fairfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $374 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Green Valley Public School
- Bonnyrigg Public School
- Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
- Bonnyrigg High School
- Busby West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 41 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 163 bus stops
- Brown, Liverpool-Parramatta Twy
- Brown Rd At Liverpool Parramatta Tway
- Brown Rd Opp Cartier St
- Brown Rd At Cartier St
- Delgarno Rd After Childers St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 76 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 39 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), 30.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 40.4% of the 3,379 resolvable premises in Bonnyrigg. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 33.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 524 across postcode 2177 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 189 theft, 130 violent offences, 54 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg (NSW 2177) had 9,785 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Fairfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonnyrigg?
The median advertised rent in Bonnyrigg is $374/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonnyrigg?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bonnyrigg covering government sectors. Nearest include: Green Valley Public School (1.1 km), Bonnyrigg Public School (1.2 km), Bonnyrigg Heights Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (40.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonnyrigg?
Across postcode 2177, 524 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (189), violent (130), property damage (54). 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 Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, 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 (30.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bonnyrigg?
163 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonnyrigg centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 41 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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