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Bonnells Bay
New South Wales
Bonnells Bay is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Bonnells Bay
Bonnells Bay
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population 4,066 (2021 census)
 • Density 1,850/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Established 1886
Postcode(s) 2264
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Area 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Lake Macquarie
Parish Morisset
State electorate(s) Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s) Hunter
Suburbs around Bonnells Bay:
Morisset Lake Macquarie Yarrawonga Park
Morisset Bonnells Bay Yarrawonga Park
Morisset Park Windermere Park Brightwaters

Bonnells Bay is a lovely suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the City of Lake Macquarie. You can find it on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Macquarie, just east of the town of Morisset.

Discovering Bonnells Bay's Past

How Bonnells Bay Got Its Name

Before 1948, this area was known as Morisset East. It was later named Bonnells Bay after the Bonnell family. William F. Bonnell was one of the first people to settle here. The family also has a part of Lake Macquarie named after them, called Bonnells Bay.

Early Days and Growth

The land in Bonnells Bay was first divided into smaller pieces in 1886. However, a proper town didn't start to form until after World War II. The town really began to grow in the 1980s. This was after the Eraring Power Station was built nearby.

A school, Bonnells Bay Public School, opened its doors in 1912. It has been an important part of the community ever since.

Bonnells Bay Today

Bonnells Bay has grown a lot since World War II. The local school is now very busy. More and more land in the suburb is being developed for homes. The shopping area has also expanded. It now includes 'The Bay Shopping Centre', which has a club, a Coles supermarket, a Post Office, and many other shops.

Who Lives in Bonnells Bay?

A Look at the Population

According to the 2016 census, there were 3,578 people living in Bonnells Bay.

  • About 4.3% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
  • Most people, 83.2%, were born in Australia.
  • The next biggest group, 3.2%, were born in England.
  • About 92.1% of people spoke only English at home.

Beliefs and Religions

The census also asked about people's religions. The most common answers were:

  • No Religion: 26.5%
  • Anglican: 20.5%
  • Catholic: 19.9%
  • Seventh-day Adventist: 7.8%
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