Bonville
NSW 2450 · Coffs Harbour
2,939 (2021) → 3,006 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bonville is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, about 425km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bonville has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2450 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.27%), New Zealand (1.4%), Germany (0.82%), South Africa (0.61%), India (0.51%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.61%), Punjabi (0.58%), German (0.54%), Nepali (0.37%), Spanish (0.37%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1037
- Crossmaglen Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Bonville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 841
- William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 812
- Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1052
- Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 922
- Toormina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7kmICSEA 941
- Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 996
- Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1003
- Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 1021
- Repton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1030
- Raleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1097
- Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1038
- Orara Upper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 940
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Bonville
Is Bonville safe?
Bonville has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 2,654 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bonville?
In Bonville, the median house price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Bonville from Sydney CBD?
Bonville is about 424.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bonville?
Bonville has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bonville?
Bonville has a transport score of 0/100.