$445 ▲ +14.1%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $390
- 2016: $396
- 2021: $445
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Bonython · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Bonython
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher rates of large family homes define Bonython compared to similar areas. Nearly 89% of dwellings here have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure of 73.8%. This makes the area stand out for its spacious housing options.
$445
▲ +14.1%
- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Bonython — higher than 78% of areas.
| Bonython | $445 |
|---|---|
| 2905, ACT | $430 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $445, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,950, roughly the same as across the ACT and Australia.
$1,950 ▼ -7.1%
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $2,100
- 2016: $1,989
- 2021: $1,950
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Bonython, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (18%) and $550–$749 (17%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Bonython, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (14%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
More people in Bonython own their homes outright (30.8%) compared to the ACT average. This is part of a trend where outright ownership rose by 7.3 points since 2011, while the share of households renting fell by 6.9 points.
27.5% ▼ -20.0%
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 34.4%
- 2016: 31.7%
- 2021: 27.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.8% ▲ +30.9%
Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 23.6%
- 2016: 26.4%
- 2021: 30.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Bonython, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 59.3% of homes, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. However, these homes are often large, with 48.9% having three bedrooms and 34.2% having four.
0.80 ▼ -20.0%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
59.3% ▲ +3.4%
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 57.4%
- 2016: 70.6%
- 2021: 59.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
88.9% ▼ -0.5%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 89.3%
- 2016: 88.4%
- 2021: 88.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Bonython, Separate house is the majority at 59%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Bonython, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).
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). Housing & Dwellings in Bonython [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071072/bonython/topic/housing-dwellings