Bonshaw, NSW 2361 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bonshaw is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2361, home to 133 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Inverell local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 519 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 133
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,042 /week
- Median personal income
- $556 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Inverell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Bonshaw Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Bonshaw Public School, Texas St
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 86.7% of the 30 resolvable premises in Bonshaw. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 13.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 86.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2361 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 property damage, 16 violent offences, 9 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonshaw?
Bonshaw (NSW 2361) had 133 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Inverell local government area.
What is the median rent in Bonshaw?
The median advertised rent in Bonshaw is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bonshaw?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bonshaw covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bonshaw Public School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bonshaw?
Bonshaw is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (86.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bonshaw?
Across postcode 2361, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were property damage (18), violent (16), other (9). 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 Bonshaw?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bonshaw centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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