South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Bowhill Median Income & Rent
Bowhill Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bowhill Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowhill Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bowhill Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bowhill Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bowhill Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bowhill Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bowhill Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bowhill Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bowhill Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bowhill Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bowhill Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bowhill Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bowhill Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bowhill School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bowhill Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bowhill Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bowhill Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bowhill How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bowhill Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bowhill Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bowhill Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bowhill Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bowhill Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bowhill Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bowhill Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bowhill Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bowhill Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bowhill Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bowhill When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bowhill Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bowhill Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bowhill Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bowhill Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bowhill Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Bowhill Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.