ACT2905· Pop. 3,839City of Canberra (ACT)

BONYTHON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

55

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$640,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

3.5%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BONYTHON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BONYTHON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$430/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.27%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BONYTHON is a metropolitan ACT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,311/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.6%

77.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

55.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

32.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

41 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

151.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

852/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2905

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Francis of Assisi Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1055(70%)
516 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls23% top SEA quarter

Isabella Plains Early Childhood School

Government · Yrs K-2 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1052(69%)
69 students7:1 student–teacher54% girls28% top SEA quarter

Bonython Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1034(62%)
341 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Calwell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1010(52%)
201 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls15% top SEA quarter

Gilmore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 981(38%)
113 students9:1 student–teacher46% girls13% top SEA quarter

Theodore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 974(35%)
206 students11:1 student–teacher40% girls9% top SEA quarter

Richardson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 952(25%)
142 students9:1 student–teacher42% girls6% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

St Mary MacKillop College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
2,088 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls27% top SEA quarter

Calwell High School

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 972(34%)
371 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls8% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Caroline Chisholm School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 989(42%)
571 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls11% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
94/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Average
1009ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
42/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 45 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

44

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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