Bonnet Bay
NSW 2226 · Sutherland Shire
2,238 (2021) → 2,311 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bonnet Bay is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2226, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bonnet Bay has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2226 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.5%), New Zealand (1.47%), China (1.03%), Scotland (0.85%), South Africa (0.85%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.47%), Cantonese (1.03%), Greek (0.98%), Spanish (0.85%), Polish (0.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090
Nearby (within 10km)
- Como West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1109
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1051
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1062
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1127
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1069
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1054
- Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1073
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1101
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1098
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bonnet Bay
Is Bonnet Bay safe?
Bonnet Bay has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,117 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bonnet Bay?
In Bonnet Bay, the median house price is $1.78M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.
How far is Bonnet Bay from Sydney CBD?
Bonnet Bay is about 20.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 74 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bonnet Bay?
Bonnet Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1090 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bonnet Bay?
Bonnet Bay has a transport score of 79/100 and 39 bus stops.