Bonner

Population growth drivers in Bonner are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Bonner is estimated at around 7,335, a decrease of 4 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,339. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,358 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,657 persons per square kilometer, placing Bonner in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bonner has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, Bonner's population is expected to decline by 239 persons by 2041.

However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 55 to 64 age group which is projected to increase by 158 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Bonner has experienced approximately 3 dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 15 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 4.1 new residents are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new homes is $453,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year has seen $76,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting Bonner's residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to the scarcity of new dwellings. This activity is also below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent development in Bonner has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 4910 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Bonner may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Bonner has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Three projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, Jacka Social Housing Apartments, and Amaroo School Senior Campus Expansion.

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Employment conditions in Bonner demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bonner has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Over the past year, there was estimated employment growth of 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 4,294 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Bonner is higher at 78.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 69.6%. The dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has employment levels that are 1.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety is under-represented in Bonner's workforce at 28.8%, compared to 30.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 1.9%, labour force expand by 1.6%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Bonner. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bonner's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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

Bonner's median income among taxpayers was $65,891 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $75,396 during the same period. These figures compare to the Australian Capital Territory's median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. By September 2025, based on a 13.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $74,852 and average income is around $85,650. According to the 2021 Census, Bonner's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 90th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 37.1% of Bonner's population (2,721 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the region where 34.3% are in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, 45.7%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. Bonner's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bonner is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Bonner's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Australian Capital Territory's 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bonner was at 9.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (57.5%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure in Bonner was $520, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $462. Nationally, Bonner's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.5% of all households, consisting of 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 is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.9.

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; 44.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding them; advanced diplomas account for 12.2% and certificates for 14.2%. Educational participation is high at 40.0%, including 16.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Neville Bonner Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 651 students; it focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The school places per 100 residents (8.9) are below the regional average (14.7), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Bonner's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1058).

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

Transport analysis shows 12 active stops operating within Bonner. These are a mix of bus services. They are serviced by 4 individual routes, providing a total of 354 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 252 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bonner's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bonner's health outcomes show excellent results, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 57%, covering around 4179 people in total. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.2% and 7.2% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 79.1%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Bonner has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 5.3% (388 people), compared to the ACT's 8.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 level of 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, making up 36.8% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented in Bonner compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 13.3% of the population versus 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups in Bonner are Other at 23.6%, Australian at 19.1%, and English at 16.0%. Notably, Indian (9.2%), Sri Lankan (0.9%), and Croatian (1.2%) ethnicities are also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.4%, 0.6%, and 1.3% respectively.

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

Bonner's median age is 31, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.2%). This 5-14 concentration is well above the national figure of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, Bonner's median age has increased by 1 year from 30 to 31, reflecting an aging population. Notable changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 12.1% to 14.1% of the population, a decline in the 25 to 34 cohort from 15.7% to 13.9%, and a decrease in the 5 to 14 group from 20.7% to 19.3%. Population forecasts for Bonner by 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the strongest projected growth in the 55 to 64 cohort (34%), adding 141 residents to reach a total of 552. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.