Bonshaw NSW

Postcode 2361 · Inverell LGA

Bonshaw is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Inverell local government area (postcode 2361). With a population of 133, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bonshaw is $40,000, having surged 33.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $350. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 45.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $650.

Bonshaw is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 951, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Inverell LGA is moderate at 5,172 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bonshaw offers a gross rental yield of 45.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($40K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 0.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +33.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield45.5% High Yield
Price vs State$40K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability0.7x Affordable
Price Momentum+33.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education8/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$40K
33.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
133
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,042
Personal Income /wk$556
Mortgage /mth$650
CRIME (Inverell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,172
Total Incidents935
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA951
Total Students8
Government1
Bonshaw Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951
Data: 2025