Old Bonalbo NSW

Postcode 2469 · Kyogle LGA

Old Bonalbo is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Kyogle local government area (postcode 2469). With a population of 73, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $35K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Old Bonalbo is $290,000, having declined 5.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $824.

Old Bonalbo is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 776, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kyogle LGA is below average at 2,306 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Old Bonalbo offers a gross rental yield of 8.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($290K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.8% High Yield
Price vs State$290K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education5/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$290K
-5.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$170
POPULATION
73
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$668
Personal Income /wk$442
Mortgage /mth$824
CRIME (Kyogle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,306
Total Incidents221
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA776
Total Students13
Government1
Old Bonalbo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 776
Data: 2025