Boweya VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boweya VIC is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boweya is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Boweya is $200 per week ($867 per month). Boweya has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Boweya has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boweya is $1,798.

There were 5 recorded offences in Boweya in 2024-24, a rate of 98 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (4 offences).

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Boweya Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boweya Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,050/wk
$54,600 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,798/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boweya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (23) Female 46.5% (20)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
51 people · 42.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Boweya Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boweya Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 13 dwellings

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

Boweya Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boweya Religion

No Religion
51.2%
Uniting Church
18.6%
Catholic
9.3%
Anglican
7.0%
Lutheran
7.0%
Not stated
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boweya Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.8%

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

Boweya Employment

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Employed full-time
34.3% 12 people
Employed part-time
37.1% 13 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 10 people

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

Boweya Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Postgraduate Degree
25.0%

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

Boweya Occupation

Managers
39.1%
Professionals
26.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%

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

Boweya Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
44.4%
Architecture & Building
22.2%
Health
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%

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

Boweya Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boweya Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boweya Marital Status

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Married
45.0% 18
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Divorced
20.0% 8
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Never married
35.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boweya Ancestry

Australian
32.9%
English
29.1%
Dutch
8.9%
Scottish
8.9%
German
6.3%
Irish
5.1%
Other
5.1%
Italian
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boweya Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 91

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

Boweya Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 8
Not a volunteer
77.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boweya Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boweya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%

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

Boweya Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
16.7%

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

Boweya Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
56.3%
4 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Boweya Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boweya Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boweya Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Boweya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
28.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boweya Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.7%
Couple — no children
31.7%
Couple — no children under 15
7.3%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boweya Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 3
Did not provide
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boweya Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Boweya Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
52.9%
15–29 hours
38.2%
Did not do domestic work
8.8%

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

Boweya Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boweya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boweya Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 5 total

Drug Offences
4
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2024

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

Boweya Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.4%

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

If you earn X in Boweya

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,925/wk
Rent share 9.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boweya vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Boweya

What is the population of Boweya VIC?

The population of Boweya VIC is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Boweya?

The median personal income in Boweya VIC is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Boweya?

Median rent in Boweya VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boweya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boweya VIC is $1,798. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boweya?

The median age in Boweya VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boweya a good suburb to live in?

Boweya is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 51.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 20310. All dollar figures in AUD.