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Bowes WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowes WA is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowes is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Bowes is $150 per week ($650 per month). Bowes has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowes has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bowes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowes is $2,708.

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Bowes Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bowes Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

#7716 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,708/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bowes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (56) Female 47.2% (50)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

104 people · 222.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,166

Family income/wk

Bowes Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowes Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 14 dwellings

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

Bowes Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

8.2%

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

Bowes Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Anglican

18.5%

Catholic

12.0%

Not stated

11.1%

Uniting Church

8.3%

Christian (other)

7.4%

Lutheran

3.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Bowes Employment

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Employed full-time

39.7% 31 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 16 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

35.9% 28 people

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

Bowes Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Certificate I/II

12.9%

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

Bowes Occupation

Managers

30.2%

Clerical & Administrative

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.3%

Professionals

9.3%

Sales Workers

9.3%

Labourers

9.3%

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

Bowes Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.1%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.4%

Health

12.8%

Engineering

12.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Education

7.7%

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

Bowes Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowes Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

25.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowes Marital Status

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Married

73.9% 65

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Separated

4.5% 4

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Divorced

3.4% 3

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Widowed

3.4% 3

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Never married

14.8% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowes Ancestry

Australian

47.2%

English

28.3%

Scottish

6.3%

Dutch

5.5%

German

5.5%

Irish

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowes School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Bowes Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.6% 10

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No need for assistance

94.4% 168

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

Bowes Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.7% 30

—

Not a volunteer

64.3% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowes Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

36.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bowes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.5%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

10.0%

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

Bowes Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.3%

2 vehicles

28.2%

3 vehicles

35.9%

4+ vehicles

25.6%

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

Bowes Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.6%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

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

Bowes Population Mobility

20.7%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowes Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

186

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowes Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Bowes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowes Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.5%

Couple — children under 15

29.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowes Military Service

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Previously served

9.2% 8

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Never served

90.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bowes Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.0% 16

—

Did not provide

81.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowes Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

2 children

56.5%

3 children

21.7%

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

Bowes When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Bowes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

21.8%

15–29 hours

11.5%

30+ hours

20.5%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Bowes Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

56.5%

4 persons

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowes Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Bowes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowes Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,042/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Bowes

Your weekly income

≈ $4,515/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $892/wk

Rent share 14.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fitzroy Crossing

Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $50/wk

Halls Creek (WA)

Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Bowes vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

The Plains

Pop: 52 Income: $1,542/wk Rent: $240/wk

Drome

Pop: 52 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dulbelling

Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $1,500/wk

Gwindinup

Pop: 52 Income: $695/wk Rent: $180/wk

Harrismith

Pop: 52 Income: $712/wk

Kimbolton (WA)

Pop: 52 Income: $1,874/wk

Compare Bowes

Bowes vs The Plains →Bowes vs Drome →Bowes vs Dulbelling →Bowes vs Gwindinup →

Frequently Asked Questions About Bowes

What is the population of Bowes WA?

The population of Bowes WA is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Bowes is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowes?

The median personal income in Bowes WA is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.Bowes is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowes?

Median rent in Bowes WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowes ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowes WA is $2,708. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowes?

The median age in Bowes WA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowes a good suburb to live in?

Bowes is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 104.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 50165. All dollar figures in AUD.