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Bonython
3 km²
High weekly incomes and a strong employment rate define Bonython, where the typical household earns $2,223. This is a family-oriented area with a population of 3,839, featuring a high proportion of children and larger homes than most. It is a diverse community where about a quarter of the people were born overseas. With many residents working in public administration and professional roles, the area is generally well-off and well-qualified.
Bonython's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 17 schools serve Bonython.
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Bonython has a young feel, with 19.1% of people under 15 and a typical age of 38. While it is noticeably older than the territory average, it is much younger than most similar areas.
A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the territory average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
Language diversity is high, with 21.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains below the territory figure.
Christianity is the most common religion at 44.2%. About 40.7% of people report no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 29.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, although it is far below the territory average.
Household incomes are strong, with 31.0% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,562 is much higher than in most similar areas.
About 31.0% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas and the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.4% of residents.
The area has a high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force at 5.8%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also common here.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 54.5%. About 11.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the territory average.
Families with children are common, making up 59.5% of households. One-parent families are much more frequent here than in most areas and the territory average.
Homes here are typically large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. While 30.8% are owned outright, 27.5% of households are renting, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most people drive to work, and only 9.2% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Public transport stops are more frequent here than in most similar areas.
The area is relatively mobile, with 37.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.5% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the biggest employer, accounting for 30.8% of jobs.
The area is generally safe, with burglary and theft rates that are among the lowest or much lower than most areas. However, motor vehicle theft is higher than most.
Most residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. However, access to health services is far below the territory average.