Bonalbo at a glance
Population
338
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Bonalbo.
The postcode for Bonalbo is 2469 (NSW).
Bonalbo (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Bonalbo has roughly 338 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
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.
Population
338
Median age
59
Family households
52%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
338
Median age: 59
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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
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Government School Catchment
Bonalbo Central School
Old Bonalbo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bonalbo.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, 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?
- The population of Bonalbo is approximately 338 (2021 Census). 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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