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Bonnyrigg

NSW 2177 · Fairfield

9,785 (2021) → 9,860 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,785
Population
$1.23M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
60
Transport score

Bonnyrigg is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2177, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 25km inland. Bonnyrigg has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

29.4 km
To Sydney CBD
25.3 km
To coast
$690/wk
Median rent (house)
4.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,785
Population
37
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Fairfield LGA population (est. 2025)193,934
Median household income (weekly)$1,393
vs NSW median-24.7%
Bachelor degree or higher29.8%
Born in Australia40.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,123 / 188 / 563

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (19.49%), Iraq (7.4%), Cambodia (5.09%), China (1.83%), Philippines (0.95%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (27.39%), Arabic (6.42%), Khmer (5.57%), Cantonese (3.37%), Serbian (2.63%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.23M
Median house (2025)
$583K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$690 / $570 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling82/100k
9
Steal from dwelling92/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft92/100k
13
Domestic assault133/100k
2
Robbery20/100k
31
Non-domestic assault317/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 448 (all categories, latest year)4,578 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

48

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

158
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount PritchardPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
  • Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 959
  • Bonnyrigg Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 889

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mount Pritchard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 966
  • St Johns Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1022
  • Heckenberg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 861
  • Edensor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 970
  • Busby West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 903
  • Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 996
  • Bonnyrigg Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 995
  • Green Valley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 965
  • Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 886
  • Minarah CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1005
  • James Busby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 915
  • St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 931

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
55Bus
CBD commute (est.)100 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCabramatta (4.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

92 in suburbSupermarkets
171 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6613 in suburbParks
3410 in suburbPlaygrounds
14Pools
00 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
72 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
8718 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalFairfield Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
87
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

78

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

66
Parks
0
Nature reserves
166
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
6
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.10

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

54

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.82

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.19%
Projected population 204110,771
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Fairfield

St Johns Park$1.36M60transportMount Pritchard$1.30M60transportEdensor Park$1.21M45transportGreenfield Park$1.50M60transportBonnyrigg Heights$985K46transportCabramatta West$1.27M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bonnyrigg

Is Bonnyrigg safe?

Bonnyrigg 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 4,578 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bonnyrigg?

In Bonnyrigg, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $583K. Median weekly house rent is $690.

How far is Bonnyrigg from Sydney CBD?

Bonnyrigg is about 29.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bonnyrigg?

Bonnyrigg has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bonnyrigg?

Bonnyrigg has a transport score of 60/100 and 55 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.