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Bowna NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowna NSW is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowna is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Bowna is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Bowna has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bowna has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowna is $2,191.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bowna in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bowna Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bowna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,125/wk

$58,500 per year

#623 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,191/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bowna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (62) Female 45.6% (52)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

115 people · 116.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,799

Family income/wk

Bowna Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.1% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.9% 14 dwellings

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

Bowna Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bowna Religion

Catholic

41.6%

No Religion

35.4%

Anglican

17.7%

Buddhism

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowna Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Bowna Employment

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Employed full-time

60.3% 47 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

19.2% 15 people

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

Bowna Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.8%

Certificate III/IV

32.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

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

Bowna Occupation

Managers

40.7%

Professionals

23.7%

Sales Workers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

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

Bowna Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

39.6%

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Health

14.6%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Society & Culture

6.3%

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

Bowna Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowna Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowna Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 54

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Divorced

11.0% 10

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Widowed

5.5% 5

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Never married

24.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowna Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

26.9%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

9.7%

Greek

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

German

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowna School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

32.0%

Primary — Catholic

24.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Primary — Government

12.0%

Secondary — Catholic

12.0%

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

Bowna Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 6

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No need for assistance

97.3% 218

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

Bowna Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.5% 27

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Not a volunteer

67.5% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowna Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bowna How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Walked only

14.9%

Did not go to work

8.5%

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

Bowna Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.9%

2 vehicles

32.6%

3 vehicles

25.6%

4+ vehicles

20.9%

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

Bowna Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

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

Bowna Population Mobility

2.8%

moved in the last year

51.9%

moved in the last 5 years

79.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowna Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

234

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowna Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Bowna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,500+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowna Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.0%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowna Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 10

—

Did not provide

88.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowna Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

23.8%

2 children

14.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Bowna When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Bowna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

15.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

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

Bowna Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

48.5%

3 persons

12.1%

5 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowna Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved from NSW

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

Bowna Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowna Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Bowna Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,187/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Bowna

Your weekly income

≈ $9,477/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,912/wk

Rent share 12.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $68/wk

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk

Albury

Income: $930/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $5/wk

Bowna vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alma Park

Pop: 58 Income: $769/wk Rent: $185/wk

Burrapine

Pop: 58 Income: $408/wk Rent: $250/wk

Camboon (NSW)

Pop: 58 Income: $833/wk Rent: $665/wk

Cow Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $120/wk

Isabella

Pop: 58 Income: $593/wk

Jacky Bulbin Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $537/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowna

What is the population of Bowna NSW?

The population of Bowna NSW is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Bowna is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowna?

The median personal income in Bowna NSW is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,187 per week.Family income is $2,799 per week.Bowna is ranked #623 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowna?

Median rent in Bowna NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bowna ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowna?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowna NSW is $2,191. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowna?

The median age in Bowna NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowna a good suburb to live in?

Bowna is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 115.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 10532. All dollar figures in AUD.