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Bonython has an estimated 3,740 residents, down from 3,839 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 2.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 1,290 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the population of Bonython stands at approximately 3,740 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 99 people (2.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,839 people. This variation is derived using the ABS estimated resident population of 3,740 as of June 2025 alongside 2 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. In terms of population concentration, this equates to 1,289 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the benchmark seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor to local demographic gains, representing around 72.1% of overall population gains across recent periods.
Projections for each SA2 area produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 areas are excluded from this series, or for timeframes beyond 2032, age cohort growth figures from ACT Government SA2 area projections based on 2022 are incorporated. Looking forward, local demographic expansion is anticipated to sit within the lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with expectations of a 66 persons gain to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population numbers, which amounts to a total rise of 1.8% over the 16 years.
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Over the past five years, building authorities granted only 2 residential development approvals across Bonython. This reflects an established urban setting where room for additional building is constrained. A lack of new residential stock generally bolsters interest in the established market, supporting price stability. When evaluated against Australian Capital Territory, local construction volumes in Bonython are considerably subdued (93.0% below regional average per person). An ongoing shortfall of newly constructed dwellings tends to reinforce buyer competition and value preservation for pre-existing stock. This suppressed building pace is likewise under the national average, highlighting the mature footprint of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bonython, worth an estimated $2.52 billion. 1 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major civic projects play an instrumental role in shaping local community development. A total of 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the immediate area. Notable undertakings include the Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, the Banks Gateway Estate, the Tuggeranong Public Housing Development, and the Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing scheme.
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Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing
Public housing development on Block 1 Section 80 in the Southquay Greenway precinct on Lake Tuggeranong, proposing 30 Class C adaptable units (12 x two-bedroom, 17 x three-bedroom, and 1 x four-bedroom) aligning with the ACT Planning Strategy for compact, efficient, and accessible developments.
Empire Global Mixed-Use Development
Major mixed-use development comprising 299 residential apartments, 6 serviced apartments, and 1 commercial unit across two buildings up to 8 storeys. Includes three basement parking levels with 371 car spaces. The project was initially refused due to solar access concerns, but the developer plans to resubmit with amendments addressing planning authority concerns.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Tuggeranong Multi-Unit Development - Gordon
Multiple 24-unit developments and supportive housing projects including six single storey supportive housing dwellings with carports, and childcare centre construction for 90 places.
Aspen Village - Black Diamond
Completed mixed-use development by Geocon featuring 299 luxury apartments across 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms with alpine-chic design, six serviced apartments, commercial units, and three basement parking levels. The development includes a 2,200m2 rooftop entertaining area with infinity pool, spa, sauna, BBQ facilities, fire pits, and lawn area. Located in the heart of Tuggeranong CBD with walking distance to South.Point Shopping Centre and Lake Tuggeranong. Features energy efficient LED lighting, stone benchtops, premium finishes, and ground floor retail space.The precinct offers resort-style amenities and is positioned as Tuggeranong's newest urban community near Lake Tuggeranong with outstanding mountain and nature views.
Tuggeranong Public Housing Development
Major public housing development in Tuggeranong providing affordable housing options for low-income families and individuals. Includes multiple apartment complexes and townhouses with community facilities and support services.
2,043 residents of Bonython are employed, from a labour force of 2,175. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,774, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Bonython is characterized by an educated resident base, significant representation across essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. Records for March 2026 show 2,043 residents participating in employment, while the unemployment rate sits 2.0% above the Australian Capital Territory figure of 4.1%, with labour force participation matching Australian Capital Territory's 70.6%. Census figures showed a modest 10.4% working from home, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Among local workers, public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical form the leading areas of occupation.
By comparison, professional & technical roles account for a lesser share of local workers at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.1%. Given its largely residential character, local job generation within the suburb itself appears restricted when comparing Census working population numbers against the total resident workforce. An examination of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch reveals that in the year to March 2026, the available workforce expanded by 1.2% while employment contracted by 0.4%, leading to a 1.5 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Concurrently, Australian Capital Territory recorded an employment increase of 0.3% alongside labour force growth of 1.1%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point rise. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding potential medium-to-long-term demand trends. When mapped across the local occupational profile over five and ten-year horizons, these figures model prospective shifts. On a national level, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, although trajectory variations across sectors are substantial. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Bonython's current worker composition suggests local employment could grow by 6.4% across five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this reflects a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Bonython is $2,223 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,135 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,324 a year against an average of $76,729. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO figures at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the Bonython SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $70,324 and an average of $76,729. These values sit very high nationally, whereas the broader Australian Capital Territory registered a median income of $72,206 alongside an average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.44% following financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $77,666 (median) and $84,740 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family and individual earnings in Bonython occupy positions between the 79th and 87th percentiles on a national scale.
Regarding distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 36.5% of residents (1,365 individuals), which aligns with the broader regional proportion of 34.3% in this cohort. High-earning households form a major cohort, with 33.4% taking home in excess of $3,000 weekly, pointing to robust financial capacity. Residential accommodation requires 13.8% of income, while disposable income levels place the suburb in the 81st percentile and its SEIFA income standing sits within the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonython had 1,443 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 11% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Bonython consisted of 59.2% standalone houses and 40.8% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Australian Capital Territory recorded 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Bonython exceeded broader territory levels at 31.3%, with the balance of homes held under a mortgage (40.5%) or rented (28.2%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Australian Capital Territory baseline at $1,950, and weekly median rent settled at $445, compared against Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
Relative to the country as a whole, Bonython mortgage costs track above the Australian average of $1,863, with rental rates also sitting well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonython counted 1,443 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures represent the majority of local living arrangements at 71.7%, consisting of 32.9% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.3%, comprised of lone person residences at 25.6% and group living situations at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.0% of adults in Bonython hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 369 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the suburb trails regional benchmarks, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (32.0%) lagging well below the SA4 regional figure of 46.8%. This gap highlights both an educational hurdle and a focal point for targeted academic initiatives. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest segment at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is prominent, with 32.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (19.8%). A significant level of educational engagement is evident locally, with 28.7% of the community undertaking formal study.
This cohort is distributed across primary schooling at 9.3%, secondary institutions at 7.6%, and tertiary education at 5.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bonython reaches 14 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Bonython includes 14 active stops providing bus services. A network of 34 distinct routes operates through these locations, delivering a total of 2,661 weekly trips. Proximity to transit is advantageous, with residents situated an average of 214 meters from their closest stop. As an established residential community, outbound commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 89% of journeys, followed by bus travel at 5% and walking at 4%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per household, exceeding regional norms, while 10.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census period, which may reflect pandemic-related settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequency averages 380 departures daily, translating to approximately 190 weekly services per stop.
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67.3% of residents in Bonython report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health measures for Bonython are generally sound, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and medical diagnoses aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks; while common medical conditions remain low across the broader population, rates elevate among older, at-risk cohorts. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, held by approximately 57% of residents (~2,131 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the area, affecting 9.1 and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 67.3% reported having no health conditions at all, compared with 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Chronic conditions are somewhat elevated among the working-age population. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the community (626 people), above the 14.2% recorded for Australian Capital Territory. Senior cohorts face distinct health pressures, although local outcomes compare favorably against broader national senior metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.3% of Bonython residents were born overseas and 22.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.4%) and English (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bonython is pronounced relative to most comparable areas, with 25.3% of residents born abroad and 22.3% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 46.5% of the population. In relative terms, Islamic affiliation shows a noticeable overrepresentation at 4.4% locally, compared with 3.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the three most prominent heritages in Bonython are Australian (25.4%), English (23.3%), and Other (10.4%). Notable proportional variations also appear across other specific backgrounds, with Polish heritage comprising 1.1% locally (versus 0.8% regionally), Serbian at 0.5% (versus 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 1.5% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonython is 38. 26.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Bonython correspond closely with territory-wide patterns, with no single broad demographic band deviating by more than 5.8 percentage points from the Australian Capital Territory proportion. The estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years older than the territory median of 35 from that period. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ age group, expanding from 13.9% to an estimated 16.8%. This senior cohort is anticipated to record the highest numerical increase by 2041, growing by 70 (11%) to reach 696, whereas young to middle-aged adult brackets are forecast to decline across the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonython
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,839 at the 2021 Census → 3,740 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801071072). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.