Average rent in Bonner, ACT — 2026

Bonner is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 14km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 7,339 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $520/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$520/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,339

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Canberra
14 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Bonner

Bonner commands one of the higher rent points in the ACT, with the typical renter paying $520/week — about 17% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (66% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (87%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 7,339, the median age is 30, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Bonner is 14km from Canberra. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bonner?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bonner, ACT was $520. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bonner rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Bonner sat at $520 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 14km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (87% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bonner have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bonner's $520/week (ABS 2021): Strathnairn, Kingston (ACT), Casey. On the higher end, you've got Barton, Aranda, Tuggeranong - West. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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