NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Bonny Hills, 2445
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Bonny Hills revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker parks and green space and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar coastal suburbs, even with housing affordability and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,045
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,421
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 102 of 1,279
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Employment rate
- 52.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 96 / 14 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 66
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 85
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 31
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order22
- Domestic Violence Related Assault20
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property17
- Steal From Dwelling16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ocean Dr After Panorama Dr
- Ocean Dr At Graham St
- Ocean Dr Opp Bartlett St
- Ocean Dr Opp Beach St
- Ocean Dr Opp Rodley St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
190 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home3 BEACH STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
- Subdivision19 Houston Mitchell Drive Bonny HillsUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure847 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)4 MAGELLAN PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)11 ELIZABETH STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)808 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 BONNY VIEW DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 DUCHESS COURT BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure24 WANDOO PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation71 JOLLY NOSE DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 SKYLINE PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 RODLEY STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 COREEN PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 PANORAMA DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport55 JOLLY NOSE DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Demolition19 HOUSTON MITCHELL DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 GRAHAM STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 JOHN PHILLIP DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use67 BEACH STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space996 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 DRIFTWOOD COURT BONNY HILLS 2445Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 SEAWIND CHASE BONNY HILLS 2445Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool808 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation110 PANORAMA DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah30 RODLEY STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure71 PANORAMA DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise24 BEACH STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 NGAMBA PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks17 BANKSIA AVENUE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool9 JORDAN AVENUE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences937 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport55 JOLLY NOSE DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure941 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 DRIFTWOOD COURT BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah10 SKYLINE PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure931 OCEAN DRIVE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 ST LUCIA PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
February 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)11 ELIZABETH STREET BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation4 SKYLINE PLACE BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)29 ST KITTS WAY BONNY HILLS 2445Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ocean Dr at Beach StBus stop
- Ocean Dr at Bonny View DrBus stop
- Ocean Dr at Seawind ChaseBus stop
- Ocean Dr at Thomson PlBus stop
- Ocean Dr opp Beach StBus stop
- Ocean Dr opp Seawind ChBus stop
- Bonny Hills Garden CafeCafe
- Bonny Hills Garden CentreGarden Centre
1055 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills
- Place of worship
- Bonny Hills Beach HotelPub
1045 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mary ReserveNature reserve
- Rainbow Beach ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bonny Hills Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 48.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2145th in Australia
- State rank
- 675th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #29 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #77 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bonny Hills Beach Hotelamenities1045 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hillspub
- Bonny Hills Garden Cafeamenitiescafe
- Bonny Hills Garden Centreamenities1055 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hillsgarden_centre
- Ocean Dr at Beach Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Ocean Dr at Bonny View Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ocean Dr at Seawind Chaseamenitiesbus_stop
- Ocean Dr at Thomson Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Ocean Dr opp Beach Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Ocean Dr opp Seawind Chamenitiesbus_stop
- Place of worshipamenitiesplace_of_worship
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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