Bonython · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Bonython

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A typical resident in Bonython is now 5 years older than they were in 2011. The community has a population of 3,839 people, which is smaller than about 85% of similar areas. While the total number of people has barely changed over the decade, the age profile has shifted toward a more mature population.

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📍 Bonython, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Bonython sits — Total population

3,839 ▲ +0.0%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Bonython — lower than 85% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Bonython3,839
2905, ACT 28,731
Australian Capital Territory 454,499
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical person living here is 38, which is noticeably older than the territory average of 35. This figure is about the same as the national average.

3,839 ▲ +0.0%

Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 3,838
  • 2016: 3,786
  • 2021: 3,839

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

38 yrs ▲ +15.2%

Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, a figure higher than most areas. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over account for 14.1%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2% despite rising 7.2 points since 2011.

14.1% ▲ +106.1%

Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 6.8%
  • 2016: 10.2%
  • 2021: 14.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.1% ▼ -5.6%

Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 20.2%
  • 2016: 18.3%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Bonython splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (27%), with Children (0–14) at 19%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.6% of the population, which is about the same as the territory and national figures. Those in de facto relationships now make up 11.9% of the area, up 2.3 points since 2011.

2.6% ▲ +27.2%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 2.0%
  • 2016: 2.2%
  • 2021: 2.6%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

11.9% ▲ +23.3%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.7%
  • 2016: 9.7%
  • 2021: 11.9%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Bonython, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (11%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 15 males; 85+: 26 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 22 males; 80–84: 32 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 36 males; 75–79: 67 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 56 males; 70–74: 71 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 94 males; 65–69: 115 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 100 males; 60–64: 122 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 128 males; 55–59: 143 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 125 males; 50–54: 162 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 127 males; 45–49: 128 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 124 males; 40–44: 130 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 137 males; 35–39: 146 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 129 males; 30–34: 135 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 115 males; 25–29: 138 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 119 males; 20–24: 111 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 128 males; 15–19: 121 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 115 males; 10–14: 114 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 114 males; 5–9: 141 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 130 males; 0–4: 107 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Bonython [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071072/bonython/topic/demographics-identity