Bonnyrigg Heights
NSW 2177 · Fairfield
7,369 (2021) → 7,426 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bonnyrigg Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2177, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 27km inland. Bonnyrigg Heights has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2177 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (12.39%), Iraq (9.42%), Cambodia (3.79%), Fiji (1.91%), Italy (1.38%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (17.91%), Arabic (6.47%), Serbian (5.81%), Khmer (4.14%), Spanish (2.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1059
- Freeman Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1038
- Bonnyrigg Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989
Nearby (within 10km)
- Minarah CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1014
- Green Valley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 973
- Edensor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 963
- Busby West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 895
- Cecil Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1017
- Cecil Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 986
- Bonnyrigg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 900
- James Busby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 902
- Governor Philip King Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 979
- Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 962
- Bossley Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 961
- Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 892
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bonnyrigg Heights
Is Bonnyrigg Heights safe?
Bonnyrigg Heights 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 1,832 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bonnyrigg Heights?
In Bonnyrigg Heights, the median house price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Bonnyrigg Heights from Sydney CBD?
Bonnyrigg Heights is about 31.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 88 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bonnyrigg Heights?
Bonnyrigg Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1029 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bonnyrigg Heights?
Bonnyrigg Heights has a transport score of 46/100 and 56 bus stops.