Geography
Bonner occupies 283 hectares and at its highest point is situated is 715 metres above sea level (ASL) while its lowest point on the southernmost reach is 624 metres. The suburb slopes southward towards Ginninderra Creek. 'Oak Hill' dominates the northern horizon which is 800 metres ASL and situated on the north-west boundary of the Australian Capital Territory.
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