Richmond Valley Council
Old Bonalbo
Old Bonalbo at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
73
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Old Bonalbo.
Old Bonalbo (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Old Bonalbo has roughly 73 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Old Bonalbo scores 2/100 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 Old Bonalbo's population at 73, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
73
Median age
56
Family households
67%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
73
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Old Bonalbo.
Local schools for Old Bonalbo
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Government School Catchment
Old Bonalbo Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
About Old Bonalbo.
- What is the Old Bonalbo postcode?
- Old Bonalbo is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Old Bonalbo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Old Bonalbo?
- There are 2 schools serving Old Bonalbo on this page, including Old Bonalbo Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Old Bonalbo?
- Old Bonalbo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Old Bonalbo?
- Old Bonalbo is close to Joes Box, Capeen, Duck Creek, Haystack, Yabbra.
- What is the population of Old Bonalbo?
- Old Bonalbo has approximately 73 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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