Suburbs Gymbowen

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Gymbowen VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gymbowen VIC is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gymbowen is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Gymbowen is $90 per week ($390 per month). Gymbowen has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Gymbowen has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gymbowen is $1,733.

There were 4 recorded offences in Gymbowen in 2025-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other (3 offences).

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📍 Gymbowen, Victoria — 36.7545°S, 141.6272°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gymbowen Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gymbowen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gymbowen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 36.4% (20) Female 63.6% (35)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
60 people · 140.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Gymbowen Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gymbowen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 15 dwellings

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

Gymbowen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gymbowen Religion

No Religion
35.4%
Anglican
21.5%
Uniting Church
16.9%
Lutheran
10.8%
Not stated
10.8%
Church Christ
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gymbowen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.2%

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

Gymbowen Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gymbowen Employment

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Employed full-time
60.5% 26 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
23.3% 10 people

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

Gymbowen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Gymbowen Occupation

Managers
64.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

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

Gymbowen Field of Study

Health
66.7%
Engineering
33.3%

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

Gymbowen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gymbowen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
21.1%
$400-$499/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
31.6%
$4,000+/wk
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gymbowen Marital Status

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Married
65.3% 32
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Widowed
6.1% 3
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Never married
28.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gymbowen Ancestry

Australian
38.3%
English
34.6%
Scottish
12.3%
German
7.4%
Dutch
3.7%
South African
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gymbowen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Gymbowen Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 103

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

Gymbowen Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.9% 18
—
Not a volunteer
58.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gymbowen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Did not go to work
13.0%

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

Gymbowen Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
21.7%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
43.5%

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

Gymbowen Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.5%
4 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Gymbowen Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.0%
moved in the last 5 years
66.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gymbowen Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gymbowen Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Gymbowen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$800-$999/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gymbowen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.9%
Couple — no children
22.0%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gymbowen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.9% 4
—
Did not provide
91.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gymbowen Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
46.7%

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

Gymbowen When Migrants Arrived

2019
3

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

Gymbowen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
15.9%
15–29 hours
9.1%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
34.1%

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

Gymbowen Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
35.7%
5 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gymbowen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gymbowen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Other
3
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Gymbowen Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.8%

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

If you earn X in Gymbowen

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,784/wk
Rent share 4.8%

Gymbowen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Baw Baw Village
Pop: 30 Income: $880/wk
Whitelaw
Pop: 30 Income: $449/wk Rent: $250/wk
Calrossie
Pop: 30 Income: $695/wk Rent: $178/wk
Coonooer Bridge
Pop: 30 Income: $1,374/wk
Glenbrae
Pop: 30 Income: $949/wk Rent: $275/wk
Katamatite East
Pop: 30 Income: $743/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gymbowen

What is the population of Gymbowen VIC?

The population of Gymbowen VIC is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gymbowen?

The median personal income in Gymbowen VIC is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

How much is rent in Gymbowen?

Median rent in Gymbowen VIC is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 4.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gymbowen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gymbowen 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 Gymbowen?

The median age in Gymbowen VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gymbowen a good suburb to live in?

Gymbowen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 60.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.8% 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: 21122. All dollar figures in AUD.