Bowhill SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowhill SA is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowhill is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Bowhill is $160 per week ($693 per month). Bowhill has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowhill has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bowhill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowhill is $657.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bowhill in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Bowhill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowhill Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$605/wk
$31,460 per year
#7015 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
#8125 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$657/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bowhill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (72) Female 41.5% (51)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
127 people · 261.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Bowhill Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowhill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.1% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.9% 13 dwellings

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

Bowhill Country of Birth

Australia
95.2%
England
4.8%

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

Bowhill Religion

No Religion
40.7%
Lutheran
16.9%
Christian (other)
11.0%
Uniting Church
8.5%
Catholic
8.5%
Not stated
6.8%
Anglican
4.2%
Pentecostal
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowhill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Bowhill Employment

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Employed full-time
32.1% 35 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 23 people
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Unemployed
2.8% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.0% 48 people

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

Bowhill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.0%
Certificate I/II
13.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.3%
Bachelor Degree
9.4%

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

Bowhill Occupation

Managers
41.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Professionals
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%

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

Bowhill Field of Study

Engineering
21.1%
Agriculture & Environment
18.4%
Education
18.4%
Management & Commerce
15.8%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Architecture & Building
10.5%

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

Bowhill Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowhill Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
15.4%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowhill Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 57
↔️
Separated
5.4% 6
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Divorced
15.3% 17
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Never married
27.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowhill Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
33.5%
German
13.9%
Scottish
4.4%
Irish
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowhill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
78.6%
Secondary — Government
21.4%

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

Bowhill Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 229

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

Bowhill Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.8% 32
Not a volunteer
69.2% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowhill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
66.7%
$600-$799/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bowhill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Walked only
9.1%

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

Bowhill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3 vehicles
22.6%
4+ vehicles
18.9%

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

Bowhill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.3%
2 bedrooms
8.3%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
20.8%
5 bedrooms
10.4%
6+ bedrooms
10.4%

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

Bowhill Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowhill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
241
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowhill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
7
Cancer
4
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3

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

Bowhill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
14.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
15.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowhill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
30.9%
One parent — no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowhill Military Service

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Previously served
2.9% 3
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Never served
97.1% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bowhill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.6% 7
Did not provide
93.4% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowhill Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
16.7%

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

Bowhill When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1971–1980
3

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

Bowhill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.0%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Bowhill Household Size

1 person
42.6%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowhill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
100
Moved from SA
14

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

Bowhill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowhill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bowhill Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,156/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Bowhill

≈ $5,009/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $996/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Bowhill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowhill

What is the population of Bowhill SA?

The population of Bowhill SA is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Bowhill is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowhill?

The median personal income in Bowhill SA is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year.The median household income is $1,156 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Bowhill is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowhill?

Median rent in Bowhill SA is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowhill ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowhill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowhill SA is $657. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowhill?

The median age in Bowhill SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowhill a good suburb to live in?

Bowhill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 127.The median income is $605/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 40148. All dollar figures in AUD.