Bowman NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bowman, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bowman NSW is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowman is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Bowman is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Bowman has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowman has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bowman is England. The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowman is $2,000.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bowman in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bowman Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowman Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$659/wk
$34,268 per year
#6165 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bowman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (80) Female 43.3% (61)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
139 people · 60.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Bowman Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
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)

Bowman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
82.0% 41 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.0% 9 dwellings

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

Bowman Country of Birth

Australia
95.3%
England
4.7%

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

Bowman Religion

Anglican
31.2%
No Religion
26.1%
Not stated
18.1%
Catholic
6.5%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Baptist
5.1%
Buddhism
3.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowman Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Bowman Employment

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Employed full-time
29.1% 23 people
Employed part-time
15.2% 12 people
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Not in labour force
55.7% 44 people

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

Bowman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%

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

Bowman Occupation

Professionals
31.4%
Managers
22.9%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%
Labourers
8.6%

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

Bowman Field of Study

Health
30.6%
Engineering
25.0%
Society & Culture
19.4%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Agriculture & Environment
8.3%
Management & Commerce
8.3%

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

Bowman Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowman Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
22.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowman Marital Status

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Married
64.1% 75
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Divorced
14.5% 17
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Widowed
3.4% 4
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Never married
17.9% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowman Ancestry

Australian
36.0%
English
30.1%
Scottish
12.4%
Irish
7.5%
Other
4.8%
German
4.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.2%
South African
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowman School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.7%
Secondary — Government
26.9%
Vocational Education
15.4%

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

Bowman Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 10
No need for assistance
96.0% 243

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

Bowman Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.4% 33
Not a volunteer
67.6% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowman Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bowman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Bowman Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
8.0%

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

Bowman Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.5%
2 bedrooms
23.8%
3 bedrooms
31.0%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
7.1%

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

Bowman Population Mobility

29.3%
moved in the last year
43.4%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowman Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
237
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowman Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
9
Asthma
7
Cancer
7
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Bowman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowman Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — children under 15
38.1%
Couple — no children under 15
5.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%
One parent — children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowman Military Service

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Previously served
3.0% 3
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Never served
97.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bowman Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 18
Did not provide
81.6% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowman Children Ever Born

1 child
15.8%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
47.4%

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

Bowman When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
9
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
3

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

Bowman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
27.1%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
6.3%

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

Bowman Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
61.2%
3 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowman Where Residents Moved From

Same address
87
Moved from NSW
25
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Bowman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowman Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bowman Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Bowman

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,021/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bowman vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowman

What is the population of Bowman NSW?

The population of Bowman NSW is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Bowman is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowman?

The median personal income in Bowman NSW is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Bowman is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowman?

Median rent in Bowman NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowman ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowman NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowman?

The median age in Bowman NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowman a good suburb to live in?

Bowman is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 139.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 10529. All dollar figures in AUD.