Bonner
ACT 2914 • Australian Capital Territory
About Bonner
Bonner is a modern suburb in the district of Gungahlin in the northern part of Canberra, ACT. With a population of around 7,300, it is one of the newer suburbs in the Gungahlin area, with development beginning in the mid-2000s. The suburb is named after Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian to serve in the Australian Parliament.
Bonner offers a contemporary suburban lifestyle with well-planned streets, modern homes, and excellent community facilities including parks, playgrounds, and walking paths. Residents have easy access to the Gungahlin Town Centre for shopping and dining. The suburb is popular with young families and professionals who appreciate the modern housing stock, good schools, and the planned feel of the neighbourhood.
Bonner falls under postcode 2914 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- R4 — Gungahlin to City via Flemington Rd ~35 min to City
- 51 — Gungahlin Town Centre ~10 min
- 200 — Gungahlin to Tuggeranong ~55 min
Commute to Canberra City
🛣️ Light rail extension to Woden under construction; bus remains primary transit option
Good footpath network within the suburb and to nearby amenities. Local shops accessible on foot from most areas, but a car is still useful for major errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths61 Mabo Boulevard Bonner 2914 ACT
Schools
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Katherine Avenue
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Burdekin Avenue
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Wimmera Street
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Cnr Mapleton Ave & Wimmera St
Housing 2021 Census
52 state housing + 67 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 772
- 2. Pakistan 215
- 3. Sri Lanka 172
- 4. China 133
- 5. Philippines 128
- 6. Nepal 109
- 7. New Zealand 105
- 8. England 101
- 9. Vietnam 89
- 10. Bangladesh 77
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)