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Bowen Hills QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bowen Hills, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bowen Hills QLD is 4,898 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowen Hills is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Bowen Hills is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Bowen Hills has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bowen Hills has a population density of 2851.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bowen Hills is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen Hills is $1,614.
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Bowen Hills Population
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Bowen Hills Demographics
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Bowen Hills Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowen Hills Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowen Hills Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bowen Hills Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bowen Hills Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bowen Hills Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bowen Hills Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bowen Hills Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bowen Hills Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bowen Hills Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bowen Hills Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bowen Hills Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bowen Hills Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bowen Hills Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bowen Hills School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bowen Hills Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bowen Hills Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bowen Hills Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bowen Hills How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bowen Hills Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bowen Hills Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bowen Hills Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bowen Hills Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bowen Hills Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bowen Hills Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bowen Hills Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bowen Hills Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bowen Hills Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bowen Hills Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bowen Hills When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bowen Hills Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bowen Hills Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bowen Hills Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bowen Hills Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bowen Hills Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowen Hills
What is the population of Bowen Hills QLD?
The population of Bowen Hills QLD is 4,898 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2851.0 people per km².Bowen Hills is ranked #1,604 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bowen Hills?
The median personal income in Bowen Hills QLD is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $1,551 per week.Family income is $2,169 per week.Bowen Hills is ranked #970 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bowen Hills?
Median rent in Bowen Hills QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bowen Hills ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bowen Hills?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen Hills QLD is $1,614. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bowen Hills?
The median age in Bowen Hills QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bowen Hills a good suburb to live in?
Bowen Hills is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,898.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% 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: 30343. All dollar figures in AUD.