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Bowser VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bowser VIC is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowser is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Bowser has a median age of 24 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bowser has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowser is $1,700.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bowser in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bowser Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bowser Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$537/wk

$27,924 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

24years

14 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 4.6 · 1.3 per bedroom

Bowser Demographics

Gender Split

Male 32.5% (13) Female 67.5% (27)

Population Density

8.3

people per km²

44 people · 5.3 km²

Households

4.6

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Bowser Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

50-54

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bowser Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Bowser Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bowser Religion

No Religion

40.5%

Anglican

28.6%

Catholic

16.7%

Lutheran

7.1%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bowser Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

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

Bowser Employment

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Employed full-time

29.2% 7 people

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Employed part-time

45.8% 11 people

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Not in labour force

25.0% 6 people

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

Bowser Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Bowser Occupation

Professionals

62.5%

Managers

37.5%

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

Bowser Field of Study

Education

57.1%

Engineering

42.9%

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

Bowser Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bowser Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bowser Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 16

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Never married

40.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bowser Ancestry

Australian

73.6%

English

18.9%

Scottish

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bowser School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

55.6%

Secondary — Catholic

44.4%

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

Bowser Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 83

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

Bowser Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.4% 6

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Not a volunteer

80.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bowser How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Bowser Car Ownership

1 vehicle

100.0%

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

Bowser Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

66.7%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Bowser Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

23.7%

moved in the last 5 years

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bowser Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bowser Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

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

Bowser Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

25.0%

$300-$399/wk

25.0%

$650-$799/wk

31.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bowser Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

71.4%

Couple — no children

21.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bowser Unpaid Carers

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Did not provide

100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bowser Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

3 children

66.7%

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

Bowser Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

21.2%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Bowser Household Size

5 persons

50.0%

6+ persons

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bowser Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Bowser Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bowser Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2024

2025

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

Bowser Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/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 Bowser

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $2,250/wk

Rent share —

Bowser vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bayindeen

Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk

Banyan

Pop: 22 Income: $1,075/wk

Barrakee

Pop: 22 Income: $425/wk

Havilah (Vic.)

Pop: 22 Income: $674/wk

Heathcote South

Pop: 22 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $320/wk

Knebsworth

Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk

Compare Bowser

Bowser vs Bayindeen →Bowser vs Banyan →Bowser vs Barrakee →Bowser vs Havilah (Vic.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Bowser

What is the population of Bowser VIC?

The population of Bowser VIC is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Bowser?

The median personal income in Bowser VIC is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowser?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowser VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowser?

The median age in Bowser VIC is 24 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowser a good suburb to live in?

Bowser is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 44.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20313. All dollar figures in AUD.