Gower VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gower VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gower is $828 per week ($43,056 per year). Median rent in Gower is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gower has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Gower has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (79% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gower is $1,733.

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

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Gower Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gower Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$828/wk
$43,056 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gower Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (23) Female 42.5% (17)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
45 people · 28.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Gower Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gower Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.9% 9 dwellings

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

Gower Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gower Religion

No Religion
78.8%
Catholic
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gower Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.6%

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

Gower Employment

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Employed full-time
41.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
30.8% 12 people
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Not in labour force
28.2% 11 people

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

Gower Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
83.3%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%

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

Gower Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
45.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

Gower Field of Study

Engineering
22.2%
Health
22.2%
Education
22.2%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%

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

Gower Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gower Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
35.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gower Marital Status

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Married
58.5% 24
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Divorced
9.8% 4
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Never married
31.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gower Ancestry

Australian
36.9%
English
20.0%
Scottish
12.3%
Irish
10.8%
German
9.2%
Maltese
6.2%
Dutch
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gower School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.7%
Pre-school
33.3%
Secondary — Government
25.0%

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

Gower Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 81

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

Gower Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.6% 15
Not a volunteer
63.4% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gower How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Gower Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
36.0%

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

Gower Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
35.7%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Gower Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gower Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
95
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gower Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Gower Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gower Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children
30.0%
Couple — children under 15
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gower Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 5
Did not provide
88.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gower Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gower Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
24.3%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
24.3%

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

Gower Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
38.5%
4 persons
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gower Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gower Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gower Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Gower

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,575/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gower vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gower

What is the population of Gower VIC?

The population of Gower VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Gower?

The median personal income in Gower VIC is $828 per week, or $43,056 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Gower?

Median rent in Gower VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gower?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gower VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gower?

The median age in Gower VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gower a good suburb to live in?

Gower is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $828/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 21083. All dollar figures in AUD.