Bonniefield, WA 6525 — Suburb Profile

In short

Bonniefield is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6525, home to 217 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Irwin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 301 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$285 /wk

Population217

Median age51

Area53.7 km²

To CBD301 km

LGAIrwin

Demographics

Population: 217
Median age: 51 years
Median household income: $1,416 /week
Median personal income: $612 /week
Median family income: $1,708 /week
Average household size: 2.5
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Irwin
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Durack

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $285 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,250
Rent share of household income: 20%

Schools

Dongara District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

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.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 36 resolvable premises in Bonniefield. 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.

Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mid West-Gascoyne District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bonniefield?

Bonniefield (WA 6525) had 217 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Irwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Bonniefield?

The median advertised rent in Bonniefield is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bonniefield?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bonniefield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dongara District High School (5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bonniefield?

Bonniefield is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bonniefield?

Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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