Bonython, ACT 2848
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $445/wk Median
- 27.5% Renters
Bonython Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.8k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $445
- To the CBD
- 17.5km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Bonython Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Bonython is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,839 residents, a solid minority 27.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $445 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Bonython
Bonython Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Bonython Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Bonython
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bonython
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bonython.
Is Bonython a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bonython has a 27.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is Bonython from the Canberra CBD?
Bonython is approximately 18km from the Canberra CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 28-43 minutes.
Is Bonython walkable?
Bonython carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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