Richmond Valley Council
Bonalbo
Bonalbo at a glance
Median house
$284,500
-2.9% year on year
Median unit
$168,480
Days on market
26
Average to sell
Population
338
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Bonalbo.
Bonalbo is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$284,500
-2.9% over the past year. Median unit price $168,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$284,500
-2.9% annual growth
$168,480
26
Average days to sell
338
Median age: 59
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.39%
Based on $284,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.48%
Based on $168,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-2.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202626 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -2.9%/yr
2021
$330K
5-year change
-14%
2026
$285K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
338
Median age
59
Family households
52%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
40
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bonalbo.
Local schools for Bonalbo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bonalbo Central School
Old Bonalbo Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bonalbo.
- What is the median house price in Bonalbo?
- The median house price in Bonalbo, NSW 2469 is $284,500. The median unit price is $168,480. Annual growth is -2.9%.
- What is the Bonalbo postcode?
- Bonalbo is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bonalbo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Bonalbo?
- There are 2 schools serving Bonalbo on this page, including Bonalbo Central School, Old Bonalbo Public School.
- What suburbs are near Bonalbo?
- Bonalbo is close to Gorge Creek, Lower Peacock, Bottle Creek, Peacock Creek, Capeen.
- What is the population of Bonalbo?
- Bonalbo has approximately 338 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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