Bonython · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bonython

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 89% of homes in Bonython have three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national and territory averages. This makes it an area dominated by larger houses, though typical rents of $445 a week and mortgage payments of $1,950 a month remain much higher than in most other areas.

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📍 Bonython, Suburb / Locality

Where Bonython sits — Median rent (weekly)

$445 ▲ +14.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bonython — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bonython$445
2905, ACT $430
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $445, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,950, which is about the same as the territory average.

$445 ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $390
  • 2016: $396
  • 2021: $445

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -7.3%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,104
  • 2016: $1,989
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bonython, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (18%) and $550–$749 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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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.

About 30.8% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the territory average. Conversely, the 27.5% of households that rent is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure.

27.5% ▼ -20.0%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.4%
  • 2016: 31.7%
  • 2021: 27.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.8% ▲ +31.3%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.5%
  • 2016: 26.4%
  • 2021: 30.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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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, Bonython has a very high proportion of larger homes, with 48.9% having three bedrooms and 34.2% having four.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality 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 90% of suburb / locality 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 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.3%
  • 2016: 88.4%
  • 2021: 88.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bonython, Separate house is the majority at 59%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.

Bedrooms per home

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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/sal/SAL80026/bonython/topic/housing-dwellings