Bowelling WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bowelling, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bowelling WA is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowelling is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Bowelling is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Bowelling has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowelling has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowelling is $1,000.

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Bowelling Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowelling Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bowelling Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (48) Female 43.5% (37)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
84 people · 700.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Bowelling Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bowelling Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bowelling Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bowelling Religion

No Religion
60.5%
Not stated
14.0%
Anglican
11.6%
Catholic
9.3%
Uniting Church
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowelling Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bowelling Employment

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Employed full-time
56.6% 30 people
Employed part-time
15.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
28.3% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bowelling Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Certificate I/II
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bowelling Occupation

Managers
70.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bowelling Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Engineering
20.0%
Education
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bowelling Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowelling Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowelling Marital Status

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Married
72.4% 42
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Divorced
5.2% 3
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Never married
22.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowelling Ancestry

English
42.7%
Australian
36.0%
Scottish
7.9%
Irish
5.6%
Chinese
4.5%
Welsh
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowelling School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Government
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bowelling Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bowelling Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.3% 17
Not a volunteer
71.7% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowelling How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Other
14.3%
Did not go to work
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bowelling Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.5%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bowelling Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
42.3%
5 bedrooms
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bowelling Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
8.3%
moved in the last 5 years
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowelling Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
139
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowelling Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bowelling Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
16.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowelling Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowelling Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowelling Children Ever Born

2 children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bowelling When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bowelling Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.3%
5–14 hours
18.6%
15–29 hours
10.2%
30+ hours
18.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bowelling Household Size

1 person
26.3%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
26.3%
4 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowelling Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bowelling Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowelling Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,593/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bowelling

≈ $6,903/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,318/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bowelling vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowelling

What is the population of Bowelling WA?

The population of Bowelling WA is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Bowelling?

The median personal income in Bowelling WA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Bowelling?

Median rent in Bowelling WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowelling?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowelling WA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowelling?

The median age in Bowelling WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowelling a good suburb to live in?

Bowelling is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 84.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50164. All dollar figures in AUD.