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Bonner
3 km²
A rapidly changing population profile marks Bonner, where nearly half of all residents have moved in over the last five years. It is a remarkably young community, with children under 15 making up 29.1% of the population—far above the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of large family homes and a high proportion of parents caring for children. The area is also notably diverse, with a high percentage of overseas-born residents and a significant variety of languages spoken at home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is just 30 years old, making the area far younger than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are quite rare here, representing only 4.4% of the population.
This is a diverse community where 40.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the ACT and national averages. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent, accounting for 11.6% of the population.
Language diversity is high, with 44.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, with Punjabi and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is varied, and the 30.6% of people who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam also have a significant presence at 12.5% and 9.7% respectively.
Bonner is highly qualified, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. School completion is also high, as 79.6% of residents finished Year 12, which is far above the national average.
Household incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,848 a week. About 43.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
Residents generally report good health, as the 19.8% with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 38.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Interestingly, 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.
First Nations residents in Bonner have a typical personal income of $982 and a Year 12 completion rate of 60.3%, both of which are far above the national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 74.8% of families.
The area consists mainly of large separate houses, with 93.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are high at $520 a week, very few people own their homes outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 66.4% driving to work and 49.1% of homes having two vehicles. While public transport stops are accessible, only 2.6% of people use these services to commute.
The community is highly mobile, with 45.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14% of the population.
A high number of people are working or looking for work, at 78.6%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, accounting for 27.9% of jobs.
The area is relatively safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being lower than in most similar areas. Rates of assault and property damage are also much lower than average.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to health services is far below the ACT average, with only 28.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.