Gowan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gowan NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gowan is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Gowan is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Gowan has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Gowan has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowan is $1,668.

There were 2 recorded offences in Gowan in 2024-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Gowan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gowan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,668/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (18) Female 53.8% (21)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
38 people · 134.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Gowan Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gowan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Gowan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gowan Religion

No Religion
38.5%
Anglican
28.2%
Catholic
20.5%
Not stated
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gowan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Gowan Employment

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Employed full-time
47.4% 9 people
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Not in labour force
52.6% 10 people

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

Gowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.6%
Postgraduate Degree
21.4%

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

Gowan Occupation

Professionals
62.5%
Labourers
37.5%

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

Gowan Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Gowan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gowan Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gowan Marital Status

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Married
55.6% 20
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Separated
13.9% 5
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Divorced
11.1% 4
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Never married
19.4% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gowan Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
18.8%
Other
10.4%
Spanish
8.3%
German
6.3%
Irish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gowan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Gowan Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 68

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

Gowan Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.1% 3
Not a volunteer
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gowan Car Ownership

2 vehicles
73.3%
3 vehicles
26.7%

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

Gowan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
46.7%

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

Gowan Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gowan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gowan Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

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

Gowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gowan Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
46.4%
Couple — no children
39.3%
Couple — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gowan Military Service

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Previously served
11.4% 4
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Never served
88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gowan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 6
Did not provide
81.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gowan Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gowan When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Gowan Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
60.7%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Gowan Household Size

2 persons
75.0%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from NSW
6

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

Gowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gowan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Other Against Person
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Gowan Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Gowan

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,049/wk
Rent share 23.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gowan vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gowan

What is the population of Gowan NSW?

The population of Gowan NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Gowan?

The median personal income in Gowan NSW is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Gowan?

Median rent in Gowan NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowan NSW is $1,668. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gowan?

The median age in Gowan NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gowan a good suburb to live in?

Gowan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 11733. All dollar figures in AUD.