Bower SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bower SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bower is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Bower has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Bower has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (91% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bower is $375.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bower in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Bower Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bower Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$425/wk
$22,100 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$375/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bower Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (18) Female 45.5% (15)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
41 people · 237.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Bower Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bower Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 7 dwellings

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

Bower Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bower Religion

No Religion
91.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bower Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
48.3%

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

Bower Employment

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Employed full-time
26.7% 8 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
53.3% 16 people

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

Bower Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Bower Occupation

Community & Personal Service
100.0%

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

Bower Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bower Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bower Marital Status

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Married
45.7% 16
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Widowed
14.3% 5
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Never married
40.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bower Ancestry

English
39.7%
Australian
29.3%
German
13.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
Irish
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bower School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Bower Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
25.4% 16
No need for assistance
74.6% 47

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

Bower Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.6% 6
Not a volunteer
82.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bower Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bower How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Bower Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Bower Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.0%
2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Bower Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
18.9%
moved in the last 5 years
41.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bower Indigenous Population

8.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
65
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bower Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3

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

Bower Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
26.3%
$400-$499/wk
36.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bower Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
31.8%
Couple — no children under 15
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bower Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.9% 8
Did not provide
77.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bower Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
12.0%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
32.0%

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

Bower Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
56.3%
5 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bower Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Bower Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bower Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bower Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $866/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Bower

≈ $3,753/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $866/wk
Rent share

Bower vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bower

What is the population of Bower SA?

The population of Bower SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Bower?

The median personal income in Bower SA is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Bower?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bower SA is $375. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bower?

The median age in Bower SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bower a good suburb to live in?

Bower is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40147. All dollar figures in AUD.