Bowillia SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowillia SA is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowillia is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Bowillia has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowillia has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowillia is $600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bowillia in 2024-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Bowillia Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowillia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$600/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Bowillia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (16) Female 46.7% (14)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
20 people · 77.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Bowillia Age Distribution

10-14
50-54
55-59
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowillia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Bowillia Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bowillia Religion

No Religion
37.5%
Uniting Church
25.0%
Lutheran
18.8%
Not stated
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowillia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.2%

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

Bowillia Employment

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Employed full-time
78.6% 11 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 3 people

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

Bowillia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Bowillia Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Bowillia Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Bowillia Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowillia Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowillia Marital Status

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Married
52.6% 10
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Never married
47.4% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowillia Ancestry

English
34.1%
German
29.3%
Australian
14.6%
Irish
14.6%
Scottish
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowillia Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 44

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

Bowillia Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.5% 10
Not a volunteer
54.5% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowillia How People Get to Work

Walked only
57.1%
Car (driver)
42.9%

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

Bowillia Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
30.0%

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

Bowillia Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Bowillia Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
81.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowillia Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
49
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowillia Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Bowillia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowillia Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.5%
Couple — no children under 15
37.5%
One parent — children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowillia Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowillia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
27.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Bowillia Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
26.7%
3 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowillia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Bowillia Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Bowillia

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,375/wk
Rent share

Bowillia vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowillia

What is the population of Bowillia SA?

The population of Bowillia SA is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Bowillia?

The median personal income in Bowillia SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowillia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowillia SA is $600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowillia?

The median age in Bowillia SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowillia a good suburb to live in?

Bowillia is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 20.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40149. All dollar figures in AUD.