Bonner

Population growth drivers in Bonner are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bonner's population is around 7,358 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 19 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,339 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,358 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,665 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bonner has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 2.5% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 52.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 239 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 55 to 64 age group, which is projected to grow by 159 people. See the age section for more details.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Bonner, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Bonner has recorded around 3 residential properties granted approval per year, with 15 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $347,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner shows substantially reduced construction. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 5521 people per approval, Bonner shows a mature, established area.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Bonner should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Bonner has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, Jacka Social Housing Apartments, and the Amaroo School Senior Campus Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Bonner demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Bonner has a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 1.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,214 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.9% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. On the other hand, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 28.8% of Bonner's workforce compared to 30.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.2% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bonner. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bonner's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Bonner SA2 is well above average nationally, with the median assessed at $69,060 while the average income stands at $78,319. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,455 (median) and $85,571 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bonner, between the 90th and 95th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 37.1% of locals (2,729 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. A significant 45.7% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 94th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bonner is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Bonner, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bonner lagged that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 9.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (57.5%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Bonner's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bonner features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 86.5% of all households, comprising 55.7% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 11.2% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 people is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Bonner places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Bonner significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (14.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 40.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 9 active transport stops operating within Bonner, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 1,203 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 171 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 133 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bonner's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Bonner, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~4,267 people). This compares to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.2% and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 79.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 5.6% of residents aged 65 and over (409 people), which is lower than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Bonner is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bonner scores highly on cultural diversity, with 41.7% of its population born overseas and 46.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Bonner is Christianity, which makes up 36.8% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 13.3% of the population, substantially higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bonner are Other, comprising 23.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 12.2%, Australian, comprising 19.1% of the population, and English, comprising 16.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.3%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 9.2% of Bonner (vs 3.3% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (vs 0.9%) and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (vs 0.4%).

Bonner hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 31, Bonner is materially younger than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (18.8%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (3.3%). This 5 - 14 concentration is well above the national 12.1%. Since 2021, the median age has increased by 1.3 years from 30 to 31, reflecting an aging population. Key changes show the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 12.1% to 14.4% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.7% to 13.4% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 20.7% to 18.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bonner. The 55 to 64 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 23%, adding 104 residents to reach 553. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.