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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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bonython is calculated to have approximately 3,740 residents as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 99 individuals (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,839 people. This shift is derived from the estimated resident population of 3,740, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 alongside address verification processes post-Census. With this population level, the density ratio reaches 1,289 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average across the national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which made up roughly 63.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 sectors lacking this data and for timeframes after 2032, age group growth percentages from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, also using a 2022 baseline, are applied. Looking at future demographic trends, statistical areas in the bottom quartile of growth nationwide are anticipated for this location, with projections indicating the suburb of Bonython will expand by 64 persons by 2041 under combined SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 1.7% across the 16 years.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that Bonython has recorded almost no residential approvals in recent years, with an estimated 3 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and none at all during FY-26. Because the locality has seen a shrinking population, this scale of construction has been relatively sufficient, which is beneficial for buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $48,000 during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, construction activity in Bonython is highly depressed, sitting 93.0% below the regional per capita average.
This constrained volume of new additions typically helps bolster demand and support prices for pre-existing houses. This rate is also below the national standard, pointing to the mature state of the area and indicating possible regulatory or planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bonython, worth an estimated $2.8 billion. 3 are already under construction and 6 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Banks Gateway Estate, Tuggeranong Public Housing Development, and Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing, with the key relevant entries detailed below.
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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.
Banks Gateway Estate
New residential subdivision by the Suburban Land Agency delivering approximately 220 new homes in Banks, directly adjacent to northern Gordon and within the same primary school catchment. The project is focused on creating a thriving local community.
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.
2,043 residents of Bonython are employed, from a labour force of 2,175. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 70.7%. 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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Bonython features a highly skilled labor pool, with essential services playing a major role, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and steady employment conditions throughout the previous year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, 2,043 individuals were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 2.0% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 4.1%, while workforce participation matched the Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%. Census data indicate that only 10.4% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The main employment fields for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical.
Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 9.3% of the workforce compared to 11.1% across the territory. The highly residential nature of the locality means few positions are available locally, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident jobholders. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the recent 12-month span saw the workforce grow by 1.2% while employment fell by 0.4%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3% and the labor force expand by 1.1%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.7 percentage points. Future demand trends in Bonython can be analyzed using the national employment forecasts from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to local workforce data to project future hiring trends. While nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to Bonython's occupational distribution suggests local employment is on track to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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 $67,013 a year against an average of $74,270. 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Bonython exceed the national average according to the 2023 financial year ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Bonython is $67,013, with the average income recorded at $74,270, compared to Australian Capital Territory figures of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $74,009 for the median and $82,024 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Bonython in a high position, falling between the 79th and 87th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 36.5% of the local population (1,365 individuals) falls into the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader territory where 34.3% are in the same range. A substantial 33.4% of earners make more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent segments that support local retail trade. Housing costs consume 13.8% of income, and strong pay rates put residents in the 81st percentile for disposable funds, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
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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Residential structures in Bonython at the time of the last Census consisted of 59.2% separate houses and 40.8% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing categories), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative options across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership in Bonython was significantly higher than the territory average at 31.3%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (40.5%) or rented (28.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark at $1,950, and the median weekly rent stood at $445, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Bonython exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the countrywide standard 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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 71.7%, consisting of 32.9% couples raising children, 22.4% couples without children, and 14.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.3%, with single-person households representing 25.6% and share houses making up 2.6%. The median household size of 2.6 individuals is slightly larger 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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Educational outcomes present some difficulties in this locality, where university graduation rates (32.0%) fall well short of the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This gap highlights both a difficulty and a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational qualifications are popular, with 32.0% of occupants aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (19.8%). School and study attendance is high, with 28.7% of local citizens enrolled in educational programs.
This comprises 9.3% in primary schooling, 7.6% in secondary schools, and 5.2% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bonython reaches 17 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 17 active passenger stops operating within Bonython, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 36 different routes, delivering a total of 5,194 weekly passenger boardings. Local access is positive, with residents living an average of 211 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential setup of the neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary choice at 89%, followed by buses at 5% and walking at 4%. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional benchmark.
A relatively small 10.4% portion of the population worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Transit services average 742 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 305 weekly services per passenger 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 56.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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General health metrics show weaker outcomes in Bonython, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic ailment rates, though the prevalence of general illnesses is relatively normal overall, despite being higher among senior groups than the national average, and the level of private health insurance coverage is elevated at roughly 57% of the community (~2,114 people). This compares to a level of 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The most frequent diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 67.3% reported having no chronic medical issues compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
Workers in the area exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic illnesses. The demographic includes 16.1% of residents aged 65 and over (602 people), which is higher than the territory average of 14.3%. Seniors face several health hurdles, though these outcomes rank more favorably on a national scale than the general local population.
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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Bonython features greater ethnic diversity than most property markets, with 25.3% of the community born outside Australia and 22.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 46.5% of residents. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 4.4% of the population, compared to 3.4% across the wider Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral roots (parental birthplace), the three largest heritages in Bonython are Australian at 25.4% of the population, English at 23.3%, and Other at 10.4%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of specific nationalities: Polish heritage is overrepresented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Serbian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 1.5% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonython is 38. 25.8% 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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With a median age of 38 years, Bonython is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35, while matching the national average of 38. Compared to the territory, Bonython has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.7%) but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (13.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.7% to 10.1% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group shrank from 6.4% to 4.7% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 14.2% to 12.8%.
Projections suggest Bonython's age structure will transform considerably by 2041. The 45 to 54 age bracket is expected to grow the most at 11%, gaining 53 residents to reach 532. On the other hand, the count of children aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 will decrease.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 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 (SAL80026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.