Bonnyrigg (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Bonnyrigg is projected at approximately 10,252 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 467 people (4.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 9,785 individuals. The variation is derived from a resident headcount of 10,248, computed by Districts utilizing the latest ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 16 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 3,372 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by Districts. The 4.8% expansion in the suburb of Bonnyrigg since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (2.0%), establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly of the aggregate population increase in recent times.

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A qualified labor pool characterizes Bonnyrigg, with industrial and manufacturing fields heavily represented. The local jobless rate stands at 5.7%, while annual job growth is estimated at 6.0% based on Districts aggregations of regional data. As of March 2026, there are 4,593 employed locals, though the unemployment rate sits 1.5% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, and labor market involvement is notably lower (57.4% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate that a substantial 25.8% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the most recent postcode-level taxation statistics published by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Bonnyrigg record a median income of $43,667 and an average income of $51,514. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $48,173 (median) and $56,830 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings in the bottom 2nd percentile ($486 weekly), whereas household earnings show greater relative strength in the 28th percentile. In terms of earnings distribution, the cohort earning between $1,500 and 2,999 comprises of the local population ( individuals), mirroring the broader region where this bracket accounts for . Residents face substantial housing cost burdens, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the st percentile.

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Residential configurations in Bonnyrigg at the time of the latest Census consisted of 73.8% detached houses and 26.2% alternative housing types (including duplexes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% detached houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Owner-occupiers without mortgages or with outright ownership represented 25.9% of local dwellings, slightly below the metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (29.4%) and tenancies (44.7%). Typical monthly home loan payments locally were $1,950, which is significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427. Similarly, weekly rental payments were recorded at $374, compared to the metropolitan median of $470. On a national level, mortgage outlays in Bonnyrigg exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit just below the national average of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, consisting of couples with children at 40.3%, couples without children at 16.5%, and single parent households at 24.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.2%, including single-person households at 16.0% and shared households at 1.3%. The typical household size is 3.2 occupants, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The local community experiences educational disparities, with university graduation rates (15.8%) trailing far behind the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights both an educational challenge and a clear focus area for future learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of higher qualifications at 12.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (16.2%).

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Public transport networks include 65 active stops located within Bonnyrigg, offering bus services. These points of transit are connected to 51 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 4,127 passenger journeys weekly. Access to transit services is classified as excellent, with typical resident dwellings positioned 141 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential focus of the neighborhood, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 88% and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A significant 25.8% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances.

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Health indicators demonstrate relatively favorable conditions for residents, with analyses of mortality rates and medical diagnoses by Districts showing results that align closely with national averages. Average rates of typical health conditions are observed across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (~4,856 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney, and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in Bonnyrigg is among the highest in Australia, with 57.0% of residents having been born overseas and 74.9% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.4% of the population. The most prominent demographic divergence is the large Buddhist community, which accounts for 30.5% of residents, a proportion far exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

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The median age of residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 15.8% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 12.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.7% to 5.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 14.3% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 12.6% to 11.2% and the 5 to cohort declined from to . Projections out to indicate notable transformations in the local age profile. The to age group is expected to lead these changes, growing by ( people) to reach from . This shift highlights an aging demographic, with individuals aged + accounting for of the projected population growth, while the to group is forecast to grow by a modest , adding only residents.

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Bonnyrigg currently has an estimated 502 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 274 children aged 0-2 and 183 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 533 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 987. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.