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Gowang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gowang NSW is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gowang is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Gowang is $200 per week ($867 per month). Gowang has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Gowang has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowang is $434.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gowang in 2024-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Gowang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gowang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$434/mo

Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.5 per bedroom

Gowang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 33.3% (8) Female 66.7% (16)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

27 people · 212.3 km²

Households

1.6

Avg household size

0.5

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Gowang Age Distribution

35-39

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gowang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Gowang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gowang Religion

Anglican

50.0%

No Religion

36.4%

Uniting Church

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gowang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

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

Gowang Employment

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Employed full-time

64.3% 9 people

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Employed part-time

35.7% 5 people

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

Gowang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Certificate I/II

42.9%

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

Gowang Occupation

Labourers

57.1%

Managers

42.9%

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

Gowang Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

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

Gowang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gowang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

42.9%

$400-$499/wk

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gowang Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 12

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Divorced

14.8% 4

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Widowed

11.1% 3

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Never married

29.6% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gowang Ancestry

Australian

40.9%

English

27.3%

Scottish

20.5%

Irish

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gowang Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 39

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

Gowang Volunteering

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Volunteer

47.8% 11

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Not a volunteer

52.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gowang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Gowang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

40.0%

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

Gowang Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

30.8%

4 bedrooms

69.2%

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

Gowang Population Mobility

24.0%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

73.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gowang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gowang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

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

Gowang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

40.0%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gowang Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.3%

One parent — children under 15

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gowang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 3

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Did not provide

88.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gowang Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

50.0%

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

Gowang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

58.8%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Gowang Household Size

1 person

57.1%

2 persons

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gowang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Gowang Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $762/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

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

If you earn X in Gowang

Your weekly income

≈ $3,302/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $562/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $38/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Lake Cargelligo

Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Gowang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Babinda (NSW)

Pop: 14 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Boomi Creek

Pop: 14 Income: $749/wk

Chullora

Pop: 14

Craven Plateau

Pop: 14 Income: $849/wk Rent: $100/wk

Greengrove

Pop: 14 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hambledon Hill

Pop: 14 Income: $949/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Gowang

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gowang

What is the population of Gowang NSW?

The population of Gowang NSW is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Gowang?

The median personal income in Gowang NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Gowang?

Median rent in Gowang NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Gowang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowang NSW is $434. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gowang?

The median age in Gowang NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gowang a good suburb to live in?

Gowang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 27.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 11734. All dollar figures in AUD.