Bonython
ACT 2905 · Unincorporated ACT
3,839 (2021) → 3,758 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bonython is a declining suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2905, about 18km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Bonython are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 34/100, and is about 104km inland. Bonython has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (3.52%), England (3.02%), Philippines (1.48%), China (1.28%), Vietnam (1.2%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.88%), Vietnamese (1.59%), Mandarin (1.09%), Cantonese (0.94%), Bengali (0.89%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1053 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bonython Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Isabella Plains Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1042
- Covenant Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1088
- St Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1064
- Lake Tuggeranong CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1020
- Monash Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1046
- Gordon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1010
- Calwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1027
- Trinity Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1140
- St Mary MacKillop College - Wanniassa CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.3km
- Richardson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 951
- St Clare of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1037
- Lanyon High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bonython
Is Bonython safe?
Bonython has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,589 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bonython from Canberra CBD?
Bonython is about 17.6 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bonython?
Bonython has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bonython?
Bonython has a transport score of 34/100 and 16 bus stops.