Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, NSW 2729
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Beach & coast
- $400/wk Median
- 24.8% Renters
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.7k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 19.6km
- Walkability
- 7
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater sits among Newcastle's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 9,691 residents and a solid minority renter share (24.8%), it's a well-established part of the Newcastle rental market.
Around Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater Parade
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater Foreshore
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bonnells Bay - Silverwater.
How far is Bonnells Bay - Silverwater from the Newcastle CBD?
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is approximately 30km from the Newcastle CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 40-55 minutes.
What's the community like in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater?
Locals describe Bonnells Bay - Silverwater as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 9,691, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Bonnells Bay - Silverwater family-friendly for renters?
Bonnells Bay - Silverwater has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Newcastle.
How much does it cost to rent in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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