Bona Vista at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
107
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bona Vista.
The postcode for Bona Vista is 3820 (VIC).
Bona Vista (3820) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Bona Vista has roughly 107 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bona Vista scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bona Vista's population at 107, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
107
Median age
47
Family households
78%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$321/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
107
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bona Vista.
Local schools for Bona Vista
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Government School Catchment
Bona Vista Primary School
Darnum Primary School
Ellinbank Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bona Vista.
- What is the Bona Vista postcode?
- Bona Vista is in the 3820 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Bona Vista?
- Bona Vista is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3820, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bona Vista?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $321, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Bona Vista?
- There are 14 schools serving Bona Vista on this page, including Bona Vista Primary School, Darnum Primary School, Ellinbank Primary School.
- How walkable is Bona Vista?
- Bona Vista has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bona Vista?
- Bona Vista is close to Gainsborough, Warragul South, Nilma, Darnum, Cloverlea.
- What is the population of Bona Vista?
- The population of Bona Vista is approximately 107 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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