Bonython
Statistical Area - sa2

Bonython is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bonython's population is around 3,703 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,839 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 3,703 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections, using 2022 as the base, are adopted. Population projections anticipate lower quartile growth, with Bonython expected to grow by 55 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, an increase of 1.5% over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bonython is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bonython has had virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, only 3 homes were approved, with none so far in FY26.

The population decline over recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers. $63,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting Bonython's residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Bonython shows significantly reduced construction, with 93.0% fewer dwellings approved per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, Bonython's development activity is also lower, indicating market maturity and potential development constraints.

Bonython has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that could affect this region: Light Rail Stage 4 to Tuggeranong, Tuggeranong Public Housing Development, Greenway Views Seniors' Living Village, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan. The following details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Bonython has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Bonython has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.5%, showing a 3.4% employment growth over the previous year.

As of that date, 2143 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Bonython was similar to ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 9.3% compared to ACT's 11.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. Comparatively, ACT saw employment grow by 1.9%, labour force expand by 1.6%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 showed ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1480 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May 2025 projected national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bonython's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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 2022 shows Bonython had a median taxpayer income of $67,013 and an average of $74,270. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $74,237 (median) and $82,276 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Bonython's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 79th and 88th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment in Bonython comprises 36.5% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. This pattern is similar to surrounding regions where 34.3% fall within this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 33.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, while residents rank highly in disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Bonython displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Bonython, as per the latest Census evaluation, 59.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 40.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bonython was 31.3%, similar to the ACT's rate. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 40.5%, while rented dwellings made up 28.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bonython was $1,950, lower than the ACT average of $2,000 but higher than the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Bonython was $445, higher than both the ACT figure of $425 and the national average of $375.

Bonython has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households make up 71.7% of all households, including 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%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Australian Capital Territory average.

The educational profile of Bonython exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 32.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 19.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. Bonython Primary School serves the area, enrolling 369 students as of a recent count. The school's ICSEA score is 1043, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. There are 10.0 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 14.9, suggesting some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

Bonython has 18 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along three different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 355 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transport in Bonython is rated as good, with residents typically located 210 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 50 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Bonython are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Bonython.

Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,092 people). Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.1 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 67.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.1% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (571 people), which is lower than the 17.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Bonython was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bonython's population showed high cultural diversity, with 25.3% born overseas and 22.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.5%. Islam, at 4.4%, was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (25.4%), English (23.3%), and Other (10.4%). Notable divergences included Polish (1.1% vs regional 0.8%), Vietnamese (1.5% vs regional 0.7%), and Serbian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%) populations.

Bonython's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bonython's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonython has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 8.7% to 9.6%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.2% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bonython's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 11%, adding 50 residents to reach 534. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.