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Bonnells Bay, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bonnells Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,473. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,473 Population 10/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,153 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,153 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Bonnells Bay

Bonnells Bay is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia on a peninsula east of the town of Morisset on the western side of Lake Macquarie.

People

Population3,473
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,153
Per Capita$23,153
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,389

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population3,473
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-33.1097°, 151.5323°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,153
Median Age42.0 years

About Bonnells Bay

Bonnells Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,473. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Bonnells Bay has a population of 3,473 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,473
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
351.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bonnells Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bonnells Bay is $23,153, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,153 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $445, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 330 business establishments.

Income: Bonnells Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,153
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,153
Avg Weekly Wage$445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)330

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bonnells Bay is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,389 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,389

Property Tax

Climate in Bonnells Bay

Bonnells Bay has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Bonnells Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-33.1097°N, 151.5323°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 33 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 64 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 111 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 113 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 115 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 108 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 146 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 129 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 131 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 123 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 86 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 48 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 136 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 84 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 148 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 105 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 98 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 102 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Bonnells Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Bonnells Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bonnells Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Forsight Gallery
Miss Porter's House
Newcastle Museum
Poppethead
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wallsend District Hospital
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Bonnells Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bonnells Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Shopping Malls in Bonnells Bay

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonnells Bay Shopping Centre

Gyms in Bonnells Bay

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #5371631753

Stadiums & Teams in Bonnells Bay

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Airports Near Bonnells Bay

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bonnells Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Bonnells Bay

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonnells Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lakeside Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonnells Bay

What is the population of Bonnells Bay?

Bonnells Bay has a population of 3,473 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bonnells Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,153, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bonnells Bay?

Bonnells Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bonnells Bay?

The unemployment rate in Bonnells Bay is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $445. There are 330 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bonnells Bay?

The median home value in Bonnells Bay is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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