Suburbs Bowmans Forest

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Bowmans Forest VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowmans Forest VIC is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowmans Forest is $892 per week ($46,384 per year). Median rent in Bowmans Forest is $160 per week ($693 per month). Bowmans Forest has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowmans Forest has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowmans Forest is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bowmans Forest in 2025-25, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (1 offences).

Bowmans Forest Map

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📍 Bowmans Forest, Victoria — 36.4663°S, 146.6294°E

Crime: Low Med High

Bowmans Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowmans Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$892/wk
$46,384 per year
#2222 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
#8125 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bowmans Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.0% (61) Female 43.0% (46)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
106 people · 56.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Bowmans Forest Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowmans Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 7 dwellings

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

Bowmans Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bowmans Forest Religion

No Religion
53.2%
Not stated
13.8%
Catholic
11.0%
Anglican
8.3%
Uniting Church
7.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowmans Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Bowmans Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
45.3% 34 people
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Employed part-time
24.0% 18 people
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Not in labour force
30.7% 23 people

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

Bowmans Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.9%
Bachelor Degree
28.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%

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

Bowmans Forest Occupation

Managers
35.5%
Professionals
29.0%
Community & Personal Service
19.4%
Labourers
16.1%

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

Bowmans Forest Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Health
13.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.1%
Education
8.3%
Architecture & Building
8.3%

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

Bowmans Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowmans Forest Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowmans Forest Marital Status

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Married
67.1% 57
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Divorced
9.4% 8
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Never married
23.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowmans Forest Ancestry

English
40.6%
Australian
27.3%
Irish
16.1%
Italian
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowmans Forest School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Bowmans Forest Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 207

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

Bowmans Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.1% 33
—
Not a volunteer
62.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowmans Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bowmans Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.5%
Did not go to work
12.5%

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

Bowmans Forest Car Ownership

2 vehicles
58.3%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Bowmans Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
48.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Bowmans Forest Population Mobility

4.3%
moved in the last year
17.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowmans Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
202
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowmans Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
7

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

Bowmans Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
18.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowmans Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.9%
Couple — children under 15
36.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.1%
One parent — no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowmans Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 15
—
Did not provide
83.0% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowmans Forest Children Ever Born

2 children
55.6%
3 children
44.4%

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

Bowmans Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.1%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
16.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.8%

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

Bowmans Forest Household Size

1 person
22.0%
2 persons
53.7%
3 persons
7.3%
4 persons
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowmans Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address
90
Moved from VIC
8

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

Bowmans Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowmans Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2023
2024
2025

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

Bowmans Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,071/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Bowmans Forest

≈ $8,974/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $1,911/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Bowmans Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bears Lagoon
Pop: 53 Income: $630/wk Rent: $125/wk
Antwerp
Pop: 53 Income: $599/wk
Boorhaman North
Pop: 53 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $215/wk
Cosgrove South
Pop: 53 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk
Kanumbra
Pop: 53 Income: $587/wk Rent: $120/wk
Speed
Pop: 53 Income: $837/wk Rent: $53/wk

Compare Bowmans Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowmans Forest

What is the population of Bowmans Forest VIC?

The population of Bowmans Forest VIC is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Bowmans Forest is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowmans Forest?

The median personal income in Bowmans Forest VIC is $892 per week, or $46,384 per year.The median household income is $2,071 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Bowmans Forest is ranked #2,222 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowmans Forest?

Median rent in Bowmans Forest VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowmans Forest ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowmans Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowmans Forest VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowmans Forest?

The median age in Bowmans Forest VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowmans Forest a good suburb to live in?

Bowmans Forest is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 106.The median income is $892/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 20312. All dollar figures in AUD.