Bowmans SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowmans SA is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowmans is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Bowmans is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Bowmans has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowmans has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bowmans is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowmans is $653.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bowmans in 2025-26, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Bowmans Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bowmans Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$653/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bowmans Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.5% (32) Female 38.5% (20)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
56 people · 64.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,208
Family income/wk

Bowmans Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowmans Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Bowmans Country of Birth

Australia
83.3%
England
16.7%

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

Bowmans Religion

No Religion
54.8%
Uniting Church
14.5%
Not stated
12.9%
Catholic
9.7%
Church Christ
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowmans Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

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

Bowmans Employment

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Employed full-time
22.9% 8 people
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Not in labour force
77.1% 27 people

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

Bowmans Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.4%
Certificate I/II
36.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%

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

Bowmans Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Bowmans Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowmans Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowmans Marital Status

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Married
52.7% 29
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Separated
10.9% 6
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Divorced
5.5% 3
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Never married
30.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowmans Ancestry

Australian
37.3%
English
28.0%
German
9.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Irish
6.7%
Other
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowmans School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Bowmans Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
16.7% 17
No need for assistance
83.3% 85

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

Bowmans Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.9% 4
Not a volunteer
91.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowmans How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Did not go to work
27.3%

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

Bowmans Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
52.6%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
15.8%

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

Bowmans Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
58.8%
4 bedrooms
23.5%

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

Bowmans Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
18.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
34.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowmans Indigenous Population

12.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
81
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowmans Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Cancer
5
Asthma
5
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3
Arthritis
3

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

Bowmans Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
19.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowmans Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.5%
Couple — children under 15
31.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%
One parent — no children under 15
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowmans Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 7
Did not provide
84.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowmans Children Ever Born

5+ children
100.0%

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

Bowmans When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Bowmans Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
18.0%
15–29 hours
26.0%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
32.0%

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

Bowmans Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
52.6%
3 persons
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowmans Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from SA
3

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

Bowmans Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowmans Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bowmans Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bowmans

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $762/wk
Rent share 26.9%

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Bowmans vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowmans

What is the population of Bowmans SA?

The population of Bowmans SA is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Bowmans?

The median personal income in Bowmans SA is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.

How much is rent in Bowmans?

Median rent in Bowmans SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowmans?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowmans SA is $653. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowmans?

The median age in Bowmans SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowmans a good suburb to live in?

Bowmans is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 56.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 40150. All dollar figures in AUD.