Bonnells Bay at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
4,066
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bonnells Bay.
The postcode for Bonnells Bay is 2264 (NSW).
Bonnells Bay (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Bonnells Bay has roughly 4,066 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Bonnells Bay scores 14/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonnells Bay's population at 4,066, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,066
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
4,066
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
215
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
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bonnells Bay.
Local schools for Bonnells Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bonnells Bay Public School
Morisset Public School
Morisset High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bonnells Bay.
- What is the Bonnells Bay postcode?
- Bonnells Bay is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Bonnells Bay?
- Bonnells Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bonnells Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Bonnells Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Bonnells Bay on this page, including Bonnells Bay Public School, Brightwaters Christian College, Heritage College Lake Macquarie.
- How walkable is Bonnells Bay?
- Bonnells Bay has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Bonnells Bay?
- Bonnells Bay is close to Windermere Park, Morisset Park, Morisset, Brightwaters, Yarrawonga Park.
- What is the population of Bonnells Bay?
- The population of Bonnells Bay is approximately 4,066 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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