Bonner

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

Bonner's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 7,448 by May 2026. This figure shows an increase of 109 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,339. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,448 in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,698 persons per square kilometer, placing Bonner in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bonner's growth rate has been resilient at 1.8% compound annual growth rate, surpassing the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as the base year. By 2041, Bonner's population is projected to decrease by 263 persons according to these methods. However, specific age cohorts like the 55 to 64 group are expected to grow, with a projection of an increase of 142 people in this age range.

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 approximately three residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 15 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY-26. On average, 4.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating substantial demand lagging supply, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

Developers target the premium market segment, as new dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $347,000. This financial year has seen $1.4 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner shows reduced construction levels, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has comprised entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 5521 people per approval, Bonner indicates a mature, established area. Population projections show stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, which may benefit potential buyers.

Bonner has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may impact this region. Key projects are Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, Jacka Social Housing Apartments, and Amaroo School Senior Campus Expansion. The following details those most relevant.

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

Bonner has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of December 2025. Employment grew by 1.2% over the past year.

There were 4,214 residents employed in December 2025, aligning with Australian Capital Territory's unemployment rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was high at 79.5%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 12.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 28.8% of Bonner's workforce compared to 30.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 0.9%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bonner's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for 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 financial year 2023 indicates that Bonner SA2 has an above average national income. The median income is $69,060 and the average income stands at $78,319. This contrasts with 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 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,270 (median) and $86,496 (average) as of March 2026. 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 reveals that 37.1% of locals (2,763 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting broader area patterns where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 45.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. 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

Bonner's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bonner was at 9.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.5% and rented ones at 33.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonner was $2,167, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Bonner was $520, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Bonner's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Bonner were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.5% of all households, including 55.7% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 11.2% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which 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

Bonner's educational attainment exceeds national averages significantly. As of 2016, 44.5% of Bonner residents aged 15+ held university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This includes 25.2% with bachelor degrees and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including 12.2% with advanced diplomas and 14.2% with certificates.

Educational participation is high in Bonner, with 40.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. 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

Bonner has nine active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a total of 22 bus routes that collectively facilitate 1,203 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 256 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Bonner residents commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 88% of residents, while only 6% use buses. Vehicle ownership in Bonner averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 171 trips per day, 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 indicates strong performance across Bonner, with AreaSearch's assessment showing low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 58% (~4,319 people) have private health cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (7.2%) and mental health issues (7.2%), while 79.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Bonner has 5.5% (406 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to 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 has a high cultural diversity, with 41.7% of its population born overseas and 46.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bonner, accounting for 36.8% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Bonner compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, with 13.3% of the population identifying as Hindu.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 23.6%, Australian at 19.1%, and English at 16.0%. Indian ancestry is overrepresented in Bonner at 9.2%, compared to the regional average of 3.3%. Croatian ancestry is also overrepresented at 1.2% versus the regional average of 0.9%, as is Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.4%.

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

Bonner has a median age of 31, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.9%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.2%). This 5-14 concentration is notably above the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, Bonner's median age has increased by 1.2 years from 30 to 31, indicating an aging population. During this period, the 45-54 age group grew from 12.1% to 14.4%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 20.7% to 18.9%, and the 25-34 group decreased from 15.7% to 13.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Bonner. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to grow by 23%, adding 105 residents to reach a total of 566. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.