Bonville
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bonville, NSW 2450.
About Bonville
Welcome to Bonville
Bonville sits on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, just south of Coffs Harbour and within easy reach of the Pacific Highway corridor that links the region's coastal towns. It's a semi-rural pocket where rolling paddocks, banana plantations and pockets of newer housing meet the coast, offering a quieter alternative to the busier beachside suburbs further north.
With a population of just under 3,000 and a median age of 44, Bonville tends to appeal to families and older buyers looking for space, privacy and a slower pace without giving up proximity to Coffs Harbour's shops, schools and hospital. It's the kind of place people move to rather than pass through.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Bonville revolves around its rural setting and coastal proximity rather than a dense café strip. Locals tend to head into Coffs Harbour for dining out, entertainment and the bulk of day-to-day amenities, while Bonville itself offers a genuine sense of space — acreage blocks, farm outlooks and easy access to nearby beaches for those after a surf or a walk along the sand. It suits people who want a rural residential lifestyle with the coast and a regional city both close at hand.
Schools & families
Families in Bonville are well served locally by Bonville Public School, a small community school that anchors the area, while Coffs Harbour Christian Community School provides a faith-based option nearby. Both give local families genuine choice without needing to travel far, and the broader Coffs Harbour area adds a wider range of secondary schooling options as children get older.
Getting around
Bonville's position just off the Pacific Highway makes it a straightforward drive into Coffs Harbour for work, shopping or the hospital, and just as easy to continue south towards Urunga and other Mid North Coast towns. There's no dedicated rail service in the suburb itself, so most residents rely on cars, with Coffs Harbour's regional airport and the wider highway network providing longer-distance connections up and down the coast and inland.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Bonville leans heavily towards standalone houses, which make up around 79% of current listings, with the remaining 21% made up of vacant land — a reflection of the suburb's semi-rural character and ongoing scope for new builds on larger blocks. Expect a mix of established rural-residential homes, acreage properties and newer construction, rather than the tightly packed housing typical of more urban coastal suburbs.
The property market
Bonville's median house price currently sits at $1.10 million, positioning it as a premium, land-rich alternative to more built-up parts of the Coffs Coast. Recent figures show a house price movement of -3.4%, suggesting the market has eased slightly after a period of stronger demand, which may present an opening for buyers who've been priced out during past growth cycles. Median rent of $850 per week points to solid ongoing demand from tenants, likely drawn by the space, privacy and proximity to Coffs Harbour that Bonville offers, even as sale prices soften a touch.
Market snapshot
Bonville property market
Median sale price
$1.10m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$847k
Median
$1.10m
Premium
$1.65m
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
19
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +4.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bonville by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bonville, NSW 2450.
Population
2,939
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$1,829
median, per week
Median rent
$465
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bonville
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Bonville
$549k
129 Full Circle Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
67 Grandis Road
Sold ~June 2026
$440k
74 Mimiwali Drive
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Bonville
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Price map around Bonville
Every listing for sale near Bonville, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Bonville suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bonville?
The median house price in Bonville, NSW is $1.10m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 3.4%.
How much is rent in Bonville?
The median weekly rent in Bonville is around $850 per week.
Is Bonville a good place to live?
Bonville is a small town located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, 11 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour and in the local government area of City of Coffs Harbour. Bonville is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,939 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bonville?
Bonville has a population of 2,939 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Bonville?
There are 2 schools in or near Bonville, including Coffs Harbour Christian Community School and Bonville Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bonville?
Properties in Bonville take around 24 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Bonville?
Entry-level properties in Bonville start around $847k, while premium homes reach $1.65m.
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