Boweya North VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boweya North, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Boweya North VIC is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boweya North is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Boweya North is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Boweya North has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Boweya North has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boweya North is $1,387.

There were 1 recorded offences in Boweya North in 2024-24, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Boweya North Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boweya North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boweya North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (27) Female 40.0% (18)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
42 people · 24.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Boweya North Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boweya North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.0% 11 dwellings

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

Boweya North Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boweya North Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Catholic
26.3%
Anglican
15.8%
Not stated
13.2%
Uniting Church
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boweya North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%

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

Boweya North Employment

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Employed full-time
37.1% 13 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 5 people
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Not in labour force
48.6% 17 people

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

Boweya North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
31.3%
Postgraduate Degree
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%

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

Boweya North Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Managers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%

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

Boweya North Field of Study

Engineering
45.5%
Architecture & Building
27.3%
Education
27.3%

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

Boweya North Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boweya North Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
50.0%
$500-$649/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boweya North Marital Status

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Married
41.0% 16
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Divorced
23.1% 9
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Widowed
12.8% 5
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Never married
23.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boweya North Ancestry

Australian
26.2%
English
26.2%
Irish
18.5%
Scottish
12.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.2%
Other
6.2%
Dutch
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boweya North School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
45.5%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
27.3%

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

Boweya North Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 78

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

Boweya North Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.3% 10
Not a volunteer
69.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boweya North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boweya North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Boweya North Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Boweya North Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
58.3%
4 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Boweya North Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
35.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boweya North Indigenous Population

9.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boweya North Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
5
Asthma
5

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

Boweya North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
31.0%
$500-$649/wk
17.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boweya North Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.3%
Couple — no children
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boweya North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 3
Did not provide
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boweya North Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Boweya North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.1%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
36.1%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Boweya North Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
42.9%
4 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boweya North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2020
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Boweya North Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Boweya North

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,115/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boweya North vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boweya North

What is the population of Boweya North VIC?

The population of Boweya North VIC is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Boweya North?

The median personal income in Boweya North VIC is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Boweya North?

Median rent in Boweya North VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boweya North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boweya North VIC is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boweya North?

The median age in Boweya North VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boweya North a good suburb to live in?

Boweya North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 42.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 20311. All dollar figures in AUD.