Australian Capital Territory location profile
Bonner ACT 2914
Bonner is a modern, family‑oriented suburb in Canberra’s Gungahlin district, developed from the late 2000s and named after Senator Neville Bonner. It offers quiet residential streets, good schools and parks, with easy access to the larger amenities of Gungahlin Town Centre.
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Why families consider Bonner
Predominantly young families and professionals in detached homes and townhouses, with a multicultural community. Lifestyle is suburban and convenient, focused on schools, local shops, playgrounds and quick access to nature reserves.
Amenities & services
- Local shopping centre with supermarket, pharmacy, medical clinic and cafes
- Gungahlin Town Centre (major supermarkets, retail, dining, services)
- Gungahlin Community Health Centre and GP/specialist clinics
- Gungahlin Library, Gungahlin Place
Transport & connectivity
- Transport Canberra local bus services linking Bonner to Gungahlin Place and the City
- Canberra Metro light rail from nearby Gungahlin Place to the CBD
- Major roads: Horse Park Drive, Mulligans Flat Road, Gundaroo Drive with access to Majura Parkway and the Federal Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bonner neighbourhood ovals, playgrounds and walking/cycling paths
- Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary tracks and guided activities (nearby)
- Yerrabi Pond District Park (playgrounds, BBQs, skate park) nearby
- Gungahlin Leisure Centre (aquatic and fitness) and Gungahlin Enclosed Oval
- Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club (Nicholls) and local sports clubs
- Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary
- Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve
- Bonner Neighbourhood Oval and parks
- Yerrabi Pond District Park
Education context
Multiple long-day care and preschool options in Bonner and nearby suburbs (e.g., centres in Bonner, Amaroo, Harrison), with moderate demand and higher waitlists for infant rooms.
- Australian National University (Acton)
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)
- Australian Catholic University – Signadou Campus (Watson)