Bonalbo, NSW 2469
Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2469
Updated
Median house price
$270,000
-7.8% over the past year.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Bonalbo at a glance
- Median unit
- $168,480
- Population
- 338
- Median age 59
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Bonalbo
Houses change hands at $270,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $168,480, roughly 38% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -7.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $54,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Bonalbo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Bonalbo
Bonalbo (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $270,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.8% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Bonalbo has roughly 338 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 953 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Schools in Bonalbo
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Bonalbo's population at 338, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 52%
- Lone person
- 45%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -7.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
11 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 953 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Bonalbo
- What is the median house price in Bonalbo?
- The median house price in Bonalbo, NSW 2469 is $270,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $168,480. Annual growth is -7.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Bonalbo?
- A useful starting point is the Bonalbo median house price of $270,000 (units $168,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bonalbo a good investment?
- On the published figures, Bonalbo's median house price fell 7.8% over 12 months, to $270,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Bonalbo, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Bonalbo is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Bonalbo postcode?
- Bonalbo is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Bonalbo?
- Bonalbo is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2469.
- 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?
- The population of Bonalbo is approximately 338 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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