Gowanbrae, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Gowanbrae VIC is 2,971 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gowanbrae is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in Gowanbrae is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Gowanbrae has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Gowanbrae has a population density of 2,836 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gowanbrae is Fiji. The most common religion is Catholic (38.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowanbrae is $2,000.

There were 64 recorded offences in Gowanbrae in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

Population
2,971
Census 2021
Median income
$930/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$445/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Gowanbrae vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Gowanbrae is $930 a week, 21% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 221st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $445 a week, $129 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGowanbraeTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$930/wk$767/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$2,208/wk$1,687/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$445/wk$316/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%19.1% +1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gowanbrae, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gowanbrae Population

2,971 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gowanbrae Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$930/wk
$48,360 per year
Ranked 1,807 of 14,663
Median Rent
$445/wk
$1,928 per month
Ranked 1,221 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gowanbrae Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,208/wk
Median rent $445/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

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

Median rent in Gowanbrae against your income

About $9,568 a month
Median rent $445/wk
Left after rent $1,763/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Gowanbrae Schools

33
schools nearby
22
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
13,021
total students
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,913 students
1173
ICSEA
Strathmore North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 632 students
1116
ICSEA
Oak Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students
1095
ICSEA
St Francis de Sales School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 237 students
1085
ICSEA
St Christopher's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 727 students
1083
ICSEA
Corpus Christi School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students
1055
ICSEA
Niddrie Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 299 students
1052
ICSEA
School of the Good Shepherd Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1046
ICSEA
Glenroy West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students
1031
ICSEA
Gladstone Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students
1011
ICSEA
Jacana School for Autism Government
Combined · U · 228 students
1005
ICSEA
My College Independent
Combined · Prep-7 · 325 students
1005
ICSEA
Penola Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,373 students
1000
ICSEA
Tullamarine Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 206 students
997
ICSEA
Gladstone Views Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 312 students
997
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 33 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Gowanbrae, with a map

Gowanbrae Map

Gowanbrae, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gowanbrae, Victoria: 37.7042°S, 144.8969°E

Gowanbrae Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (33)

People in Gowanbrae

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,430) Female 51.8% (1,535)

Population Density

2,836
people per km²
2,971 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,619
Family income/wk

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
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Fiji
2.0%
India
2.0%
Italy
1.8%
Sri Lanka
1.6%
China
1.4%
England
1.2%
Turkey
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
3.9%
Hindi
2.7%
Turkish
2.5%
Greek
2.3%
Arabic
2.2%
Mandarin
2.0%
Sinhalese
1.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
24.2%
English
23.9%
Italian
18.8%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
6.4%
Indian
4.6%
Greek
4.5%
Maltese
3.8%
Chinese
3.6%
German
2.4%
Croatian
2.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
38.7%
No religion
25.2%
Anglican
6.0%
Eastern Orthodox
5.3%
Islam
4.7%
Hinduism
4.0%
Not stated
3.7%
Buddhism
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.4% 1,278
Separated
3.0% 72
Divorced
7.4% 177
Widowed
5.8% 139
Never married
30.4% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.6%
Couple: no children under 15
20.9%
Couple: no children
20.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
28.5%
3 persons
18.2%
4 persons
22.7%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gowanbrae

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,058 occupied private dwellings in Gowanbrae at the 2021 Census, 11.6% were rented, 30.5% owned outright and 48.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.9% 84 dwellings
Owned outright
30.5% 323 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.5% 513 dwellings
Rented
11.6% 123 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
71.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
16.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
15.5%
3 bedrooms
45.2%
4 bedrooms
32.1%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
31.4%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
14.9%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Work, income and education in Gowanbrae

Employment

Employed full-time
43.9% 979 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 472 people
Unemployed
2.9% 65 people
Not in labour force
32.0% 714 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.1%
Managers
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%
Labourers
2.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.8%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Train
1.4%
Walked only
0.9%
Truck
0.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Tram/Light Rail
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.9%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Postgraduate Degree
10.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.2%
Engineering
13.9%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Education
10.6%
Health
10.4%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Information Technology
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
18.9%
Primary: Government
18.0%
Secondary: Catholic
16.9%
Secondary: Government
15.5%
Pre-school
12.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Vocational Education
5.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
189
Asthma
133
Arthritis
73
Diabetes
72
Heart disease
56
Lung condition
52
Cancer
35
Kidney disease
26
Stroke
22
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 324
Did not provide
85.9% 1,982

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 284
Not a volunteer
87.7% 2,023

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.5% 35
Never served
98.5% 2,285

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.9%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
35.9%
3 children
13.8%
4 children
4.6%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
61
1961: 1970
81
1971: 1980
58
1981: 1990
120
1991: 2000
146
2001: 2010
127
2011: 2015
39
2016
15
2017
10
2018
15
2019
13

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

Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
26.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,597
Moved from VIC
209
Moved: same area (SA2)
37
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from QLD
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
31.4%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.8%
Step family: no other children
4.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gowanbrae Crime Statistics

64 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
31
Assault
12
Justice Procedures
6
Property Damage
5
Weapons
4
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
2
Robbery
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Gowanbrae

The closest suburb to Gowanbrae is Strathmore Heights, 1.1 km away.

Strathmore Heights
1.1 km away · income $815/wk · rent $448/wk
Gladstone Park
1.3 km away · income $610/wk · rent $381/wk
Jacana
2.2 km away · income $606/wk · rent $335/wk
Oak Park
2.3 km away · income $995/wk · rent $401/wk
Tullamarine
2.4 km away · income $726/wk · rent $355/wk
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2.6 km away · income $883/wk · rent $401/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gowanbrae

What is the population of Gowanbrae VIC?

The population of Gowanbrae VIC is 2,971 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,836 people per km². Gowanbrae is ranked #2,429 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gowanbrae?

The median personal income in Gowanbrae VIC is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year. The median household income is $2,208 per week. Family income is $2,619 per week. Gowanbrae is ranked #1,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gowanbrae?

Median rent in Gowanbrae VIC is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gowanbrae ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gowanbrae?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowanbrae VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gowanbrae?

The median age in Gowanbrae VIC is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gowanbrae a good suburb to live in?

Gowanbrae is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,971. The median income is $930/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 21079. All dollar figures in AUD.