Bonnet Bay at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
2,238
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bonnet Bay.
The postcode for Bonnet Bay is 2226 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bonnet Bay (2226) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Bonnet Bay has roughly 2,238 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bonnet Bay scores 4/100 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 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonnet Bay's population at 2,238, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,238
Median age
44
Family households
90%
Lone person
10%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
2,238
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
4
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bonnet Bay.
Local schools for Bonnet Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bonnet Bay Public School
Como West Public School
The Jannali High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bonnet Bay.
- What is the Bonnet Bay postcode?
- Bonnet Bay is in the 2226 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Bonnet Bay?
- Bonnet Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2226. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bonnet Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Bonnet Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Bonnet Bay on this page, including Bonnet Bay Public School, Como West Public School, The Jannali High School.
- How walkable is Bonnet Bay?
- Bonnet Bay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bonnet Bay?
- Bonnet Bay is close to Como, Jannali, Illawong, Woronora, Sutherland.
- What is the population of Bonnet Bay?
- The population of Bonnet Bay is approximately 2,238 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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