Bonnyrigg at a glance
Population
9,785
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Bonnyrigg.
The postcode for Bonnyrigg is 2177 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bonnyrigg (2177) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Bonnyrigg has roughly 9,785 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonnyrigg's population at 9,785, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,785
Median age
37
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
9,785
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
448
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 Bonnyrigg.
Local schools for Bonnyrigg
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Government School Catchment
Bonnyrigg High School
Mount Pritchard Public School
Bonnyrigg Public 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 Bonnyrigg.
- What is the Bonnyrigg postcode?
- Bonnyrigg is in the 2177 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Bonnyrigg?
- Bonnyrigg is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2177. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bonnyrigg?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in Bonnyrigg?
- There are 20 schools serving Bonnyrigg on this page, including Bonnyrigg High School, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard, Mount Pritchard Public School.
- What suburbs are near Bonnyrigg?
- Bonnyrigg is close to Mount Pritchard, Heckenberg, Bonnyrigg Heights, Busby, Ashcroft.
- What is the population of Bonnyrigg?
- The population of Bonnyrigg is approximately 9,785 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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