Bonshaw at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
133
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bonshaw.
The postcode for Bonshaw is 2361 (NSW).
Bonshaw (2361) sits in the Inverell region of NSW.
Bonshaw has roughly 133 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bonshaw scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonshaw's population at 133, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
133
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
26%
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)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
133
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Bonshaw.
Local schools for Bonshaw
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Government School Catchment
Bonshaw Public School
Ashford Central School
Emmaville Central School
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Frequently asked
About Bonshaw.
- What is the Bonshaw postcode?
- Bonshaw is in the 2361 postcode, in NSW, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- Where is Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2361, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bonshaw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Bonshaw?
- There are 3 schools serving Bonshaw on this page, including Bonshaw Public School, Ashford Central School, Emmaville Central School.
- How walkable is Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw is close to Rocky Creek, Dumaresq Valley, Yellow Dam, The Gulf, Mingoola.
- What is the population of Bonshaw?
- The population of Bonshaw is approximately 133 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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