Question 1

Is Bonner a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bonner is a residential suburb in Canberra's Gungahlin district, made up of contemporary detached homes and pockets of townhouses along quiet, family-oriented streets. Small neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and sports fields, together with walking and cycling routes, support local recreation. Residents rely on nearby Gungahlin Town Centre for supermarkets, cafes and services, and the light rail and arterial roads provide straightforward links to the rest of the city.

With 7,339 residents and a median age of 30, Bonner is a suburb of families, with couple families with children accounting for 63.2% of families, and owner-occupation is common (66.9% of homes). Neville Bonner Primary School and local playspaces such as the Bilin Bilin Street playspace and Fernando Street Pedestrian Park are part of everyday life. There are no significant new infrastructure projects reported. That mix tends to suit young families and commuters who want a suburban base with access to schools, community facilities and green space.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bonner?

Accepted Answer

At the median house price of $1,002,500, buying a house in Bonner works out to about 6.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes.

Renting is more moderate on these figures. A house rent of $693 a week would take about 24.7% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a moderate share, while a unit at $550 a week would take about 19.6%, just under a fifth and a modest share. If you're renting rather than buying, rent looks the more manageable option here, though whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bonner a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit rents jumped 34.1% over the past year. In Bonner, house values rose 11.7% while house rents edged up 1.9%. If rental income is your priority, the large rise in unit rents is the figure that stands out; if capital growth matters more to you, the 11.7% lift in house values is the relevant number. Whether those movements make Bonner the right investment for you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	31	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	47	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$693	$550
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.9%	34.1%

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