Bonner vs Gungahlin
The verdict
Gungahlin rates higher for liveability (74 vs 54). Gungahlin is closer to the coast (110.7 km vs 112.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonner rates higher (90 vs 56/100 in Gungahlin).
Scores
BonnerGungahlin
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 68 |
| Transport | 35 | 45 |
| Education | 83 | 87 |
| Liveability | 54 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,339 | 8,586 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,811 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.6% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 56.4% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bonner High Growth · Gungahlin High Growth
Property
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 55 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 361 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 191 | 373 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,472 | 7,838 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonner · Gungahlin
Transport
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 28 |
| Parks | 28 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.0 km | 110.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 10.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.8 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bonner | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,339 | 8,586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,436 | 9,532 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,464 | 12,242 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonner or Gungahlin?
Bonner has the higher residential safety score (Bonner 90/100 vs Gungahlin 56/100).
Which has better schools, Bonner or Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonner 1058 vs Gungahlin 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonner or Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has the higher transport score (Bonner 35/100 vs Gungahlin 45/100).
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