Bonnet Bay

Bonnet Bay is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia that is located 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire. Its postcode is 2226, which it shares with neighbouring Jannali and Como. Bonnet Bay is located on the eastern bank of the Woronora River, which flows north into the Georges River.

Bonnet Bay
Sydney, New South Wales
Twilight Inlet, Bonnet Bay
Population2,238 (2021 census)
Established1964
Postcode(s)2226
Elevation41 m (135 ft)
Location29 km (18 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Sutherland Shire
State electorate(s)Miranda
Federal division(s)Hughes
Suburbs around Bonnet Bay:
Illawong Illawong Como
Bangor Bonnet Bay Jannali
Woronora Sutherland Jannali

The suburb draws its name from the adjacent bay of the same name. Its terrain consists of Sydney sandstone with steep gullies, creeks, escarpments and one sandstone plateau.

In terms of crime rates, Bonnet Bay has been ranked to be among the top ten safest suburbs in Sydney.

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