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Bowen QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bowen, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bowen QLD is 11,205 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowen is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Bowen is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Bowen has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowen has a population density of 6.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bowen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen is $1,500.
There were 1,816 recorded offences in Bowen in 2025-26, a rate of 162 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (471 offences).
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Bowen Population
Bowen Median Income & Rent
Bowen Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bowen Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowen Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowen Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bowen Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bowen Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bowen Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bowen Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bowen Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bowen Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bowen Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bowen Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bowen Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bowen Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bowen Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bowen School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bowen Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bowen Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bowen Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bowen How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bowen Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bowen Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bowen Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bowen Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bowen Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bowen Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bowen Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bowen Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bowen Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bowen Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bowen When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bowen Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bowen Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bowen Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bowen Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bowen Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,816 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Bowen Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowen
What is the population of Bowen QLD?
The population of Bowen QLD is 11,205 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Bowen is ranked #514 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bowen?
The median personal income in Bowen QLD is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,780 per week.Bowen is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bowen?
Median rent in Bowen QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowen ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bowen?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bowen?
The median age in Bowen QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bowen a good suburb to live in?
Bowen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,205.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 30342. All dollar figures in AUD.