Bonnyrigg · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bonnyrigg

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Rental demand has climbed significantly in Bonnyrigg, where 43.4% of households now rent. This is far above the national figure and among the highest rates for similar areas. The neighborhood is dominated by larger family homes, though fewer people own their houses outright compared to other parts of the state.

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📍 Bonnyrigg, Suburb / Locality

Where Bonnyrigg sits — Median rent (weekly)

$374 ▲ +95.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bonnyrigg — higher than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bonnyrigg$374
2177, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent of $374 is much higher than most areas, while the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,950. This mortgage cost is higher than in most areas, though it remains a little below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$374 ▲ +95.8%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $191
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $374

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,857
  • 2016: $1,900
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bonnyrigg, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bonnyrigg, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 43.4% of households renting, which is far above the Australian average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, only 25.1% of homes are owned outright, a figure well below the state and national averages.

43.4% ▲ +11.9%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.8%
  • 2016: 42.8%
  • 2021: 43.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.1% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.1%
  • 2016: 24.9%
  • 2021: 25.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bonnyrigg, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Family-sized living is the norm, with 84.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, the typical number of people per bedroom is among the highest at this level.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

74.0% ▼ -16.6%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.7%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 74.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.7% ▼ -7.0%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.1%
  • 2016: 88.8%
  • 2021: 84.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bonnyrigg, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bonnyrigg, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Bonnyrigg [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10469/bonnyrigg/topic/housing-dwellings