Bonner

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and address validation, the estimated population of the suburb of Bonner was around 7,358 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 19 people from the 2021 Census total of 7,339, indicating a growth rate of approximately 0.3%. AreaSearch arrived at this estimate by examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validating addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio in Bonner stood at 2,665 persons per square kilometer as of February 2026, placing it among the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, ending in February 2026, Bonner exhibited a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outperforming its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of total population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for Bonner's population are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. According to these projections, Bonner's population is expected to decrease by 239 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, which is projected to increase by 158 people over this period.

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 had approximately 3 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 15 homes. As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25 was 4.1, indicating demand outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $453,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, there have been $76,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Bonner has significantly less development activity, suggesting limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Bonner reflects a highly mature market with around 4910 people per dwelling approval.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, pressure on housing should reduce, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Bonner has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified three projects that could impact the area significantly due to changes in local infrastructure. These 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 list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Bonner shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Bonner's workforce is highly educated with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0%. As of September 2025, 4,224 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 0.2% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate.

Workforce participation was 80.9%, exceeding ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 12.5% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety employs only 28.8% of local workers, below ACT's 30.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the resident population versus working population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in 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 this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Bonner suburb shows median taxpayer income of $65,891 and average income of $75,396 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. By September 2025, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $71,993 and average income $82,378, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023. Bonner's incomes rank highly nationally according to the 2021 Census: household incomes are between the 90th and 95th percentiles, family incomes at the 94th percentile, and personal incomes at the 95th percentile. In Bonner, 37.1% of residents earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, mirroring the regional distribution where 34.3% fall into this bracket. High earners are prevalent with 45.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bonner was at 9.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.5% and rented dwellings 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 in Bonner was $520, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Bonner's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 account for 86.5% of all households, including 55.7% that are couples with children, 17.9% that are couples without children, and 11.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.5%, consisting of 11.2% lone person households and 2.4% group households. 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 has higher educational attainment than the national average. 44.5% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. The area's leading qualification is Bachelor degrees 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 such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (14.2%).

Educational participation is 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

Bonner has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 22 different routes, together providing 1,203 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bonner's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 88%, while buses account for 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 171 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 133 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bonner is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bonner demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~4,192 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.2 and 7.2% of residents respectively. Seventy-nine point one percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 5.5% of residents aged 65 and over (404 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 people. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to regional averages, comprising 13.3% of Bonner's population, which is substantially higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 23.6%, Australian at 19.1%, and English at 16.0%. The representation of Indian (9.2% vs regional 3.3%), Sri Lankan (0.9% vs regional 0.4%), and Croatian (1.2% vs regional 0.9%) ethnic groups is notably higher in Bonner compared to regional averages.

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

Bonner's median age is 31, which is lower 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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (18.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.3%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, Bonner's median age has increased by 1.3 years from 30 to 31, indicating an aging population. During this period, the 45 to 54 age group grew from 12.1% to 14.4%, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 15.7% to 13.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 20.7% to 18.8%. By 2041, Bonner's population is projected to see significant demographic changes. The 55 to 64 cohort is expected to grow by 23%, adding 103 residents to reach a total of 552. In contrast, populations aged 0-4 and 25-34 are projected to decline.