Suburbs Gowar East

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Gowar East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gowar East VIC is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gowar East is $649 per week ($33,748 per year). Gowar East has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Gowar East has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (30% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Gowar East in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Gowar East, Victoria — 36.5335°S, 143.3854°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gowar East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gowar East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$649/wk
$33,748 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gowar East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.4% (17) Female 34.6% (9)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
23 people · 74.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Gowar East Age Distribution

35-39
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gowar East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Gowar East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gowar East Religion

Not stated
30.4%
Anglican
26.1%
Uniting Church
17.4%
Catholic
13.0%
No Religion
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gowar East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Gowar East Employment

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Employed full-time
61.1% 11 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
16.7% 3 people

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

Gowar East Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Gowar East Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Gowar East Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gowar East Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gowar East Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 10
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Never married
37.5% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gowar East Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gowar East Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
11.4% 4
✅
No need for assistance
88.6% 31

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

Gowar East Volunteering

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Volunteer
53.8% 7
—
Not a volunteer
46.2% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gowar East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gowar East Car Ownership

2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
70.0%

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

Gowar East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
57.1%
3 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Gowar East Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gowar East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
40
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gowar East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
30.8%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gowar East Family Structure

Couple — no children
58.3%
Couple — no children under 15
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gowar East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
38.9% 7
—
Did not provide
61.1% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gowar East Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Gowar East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
16.7%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Gowar East Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gowar East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2017
2023
2024
2025

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

Gowar East Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/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 Gowar East

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $949/wk
Rent share —

Gowar East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darriman
Pop: 12 Income: $1,375/wk
Appin (Vic.)
Pop: 12 Income: $450/wk Rent: $50/wk
Archdale Junction
Pop: 12 Income: $1,875/wk Rent: $225/wk
Barnadown
Pop: 12 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $100/wk
Bradford
Pop: 12 Income: $383/wk
Deddick Valley
Pop: 12 Income: $649/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gowar East

What is the population of Gowar East VIC?

The population of Gowar East VIC is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Gowar East?

The median personal income in Gowar East VIC is $649 per week, or $33,748 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

What is the median age in Gowar East?

The median age in Gowar East VIC is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gowar East a good suburb to live in?

Gowar East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 23.The median income is $649/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: 21082. All dollar figures in AUD.