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Bonalbo

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

338
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
85.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteBushlandQuiet

About Bonalbo

Bonalbo is a small rural village and locality in the Northern Rivers hinterland of New South Wales, situated approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Lismore and around 50 kilometres west of Casino, within the Kyogle Council area. Spread across a large 85.86 square kilometres of rolling hills and subtropical valleys, the locality supports a modest population of 338 residents amid working farms, grazing country, and dense bushland. The area sits in the shadow of the Border Ranges near the New South Wales-Queensland border.

Bonalbo village provides basic services for the surrounding rural community, including a primary school, a small number of local businesses, and community facilities. The surrounding landscape is defined by its natural beauty — the Border Ranges National Park, which protects ancient subtropical rainforest forming part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, lies close by. For major shopping, healthcare, and secondary education, residents travel to Casino or Lismore, while the broader Kyogle Shire offers a quiet, nature-connected lifestyle valued by those seeking a genuine rural existence away from urban pressures.

Bonalbo falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
85.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Casino and Lismore 45-90 min

Commute to Lismore CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station at Casino (~50 km away)
By Car (Peak)
75-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ Remote hinterland location; the Bruxner Highway connects south to Casino and east to Kyogle

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural village with minimal walkable services; a car is essential for nearly all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bonalbo by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bonalbo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bonalbo" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
338
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonalbo known for? +

Bonalbo is known as a quiet rural village in the Northern Rivers hinterland, set amid rolling hills and subtropical country close to the Border Ranges National Park, which protects ancient Gondwana rainforest listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Area.

How far is Bonalbo from Lismore? +

Bonalbo is approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Lismore, the nearest major regional centre, making it around a 75–90 minute drive via local hinterland roads.

Does Bonalbo have public transport? +

Bonalbo has very limited public transport options. There is no rail service; the nearest train station is Casino, approximately 50 kilometres away. A car is essential for living in and around Bonalbo.

What is the population of Bonalbo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bonalbo has a population of 338 residents across its large 85.86 square kilometre area, reflecting its remote, low-density rural character.

Is Bonalbo a good place to live? +

Bonalbo suits those who value a deeply rural lifestyle surrounded by spectacular hinterland scenery and nature, including nearby World Heritage rainforests. Its remoteness means limited local services, but it offers affordability, peace, and a genuine country community atmosphere.

What is the postcode for Bonalbo? +

Bonalbo's postcode is 2469, serving the Bonalbo locality and surrounding rural areas in the Kyogle Council region of northern New South Wales.