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Lowanna NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lowanna NSW is 359 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowanna is $476 per week ($24,752 per year). Median rent in Lowanna is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lowanna has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowanna has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lowanna is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowanna is $1,000.

There were 3 recorded offences in Lowanna in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Lowanna Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lowanna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$476/wk

$24,752 per year

#8465 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lowanna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (193) Female 46.7% (169)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

359 people · 158.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,166

Family income/wk

Lowanna 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lowanna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.5% 71 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.5% 39 dwellings

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

Lowanna Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Lowanna Religion

No Religion

48.4%

Not stated

21.3%

Anglican

13.0%

Catholic

9.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Buddhism

1.4%

Uniting Church

1.4%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowanna Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Lowanna Employment

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Employed full-time

20.6% 50 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 62 people

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Unemployed

6.2% 15 people

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Not in labour force

47.7% 116 people

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

Lowanna Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.1%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.8%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

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

Lowanna Occupation

Labourers

23.2%

Community & Personal Service

20.3%

Professionals

18.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.1%

Managers

8.7%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Clerical & Administrative

4.3%

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

Lowanna Field of Study

Management & Commerce

14.7%

Health

13.3%

Engineering

12.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

Architecture & Building

10.7%

Education

10.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Creative Arts

4.0%

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

Lowanna Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowanna Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

13.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowanna Marital Status

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Married

30.7% 98

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Separated

5.3% 17

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Divorced

16.9% 54

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Widowed

5.6% 18

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Never married

41.4% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowanna Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

31.9%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

German

4.9%

Other

2.7%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

1.6%

Spanish

0.9%

Maltese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowanna School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.8%

Primary — Government

25.5%

Pre-school

21.3%

Vocational Education

17.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.4%

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

Lowanna Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.8% 65

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No need for assistance

89.2% 536

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

Lowanna Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 46

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowanna Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.9%

$600-$799/mo

8.1%

$800-$999/mo

18.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowanna How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Car (passenger)

9.9%

Did not go to work

7.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.6%

Truck

2.7%

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

Lowanna Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

40.6%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

10.5%

4+ vehicles

8.3%

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

Lowanna Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.7%

2 bedrooms

27.9%

3 bedrooms

41.0%

4 bedrooms

16.4%

6+ bedrooms

4.1%

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

Lowanna Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

30.3%

moved in the last 5 years

10.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowanna Indigenous Population

9.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

527

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowanna Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Lowanna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

15.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowanna Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowanna Military Service

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Previously served

1.2% 3

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Never served

98.8% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowanna Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 38

—

Did not provide

84.3% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowanna Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

14.9%

4 children

10.5%

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

Lowanna When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Lowanna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

21.5%

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

Lowanna Household Size

1 person

38.7%

2 persons

37.2%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowanna Where Residents Moved From

Same address

268

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Lowanna Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Blended family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowanna Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lowanna Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $820/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 36.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Lowanna

Your weekly income

≈ $3,553/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $520/wk

Rent share 36.6%

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Lowanna vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bergalia

Pop: 180 Income: $725/wk Rent: $600/wk

Broughton Vale

Pop: 180 Income: $864/wk Rent: $325/wk

Halls Creek (NSW)

Pop: 180 Income: $752/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jacks Creek

Pop: 180 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

Rockley

Pop: 180 Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk

South Wolumla

Pop: 180 Income: $636/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowanna

What is the population of Lowanna NSW?

The population of Lowanna NSW is 359 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Lowanna is ranked #5,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lowanna?

The median personal income in Lowanna NSW is $476 per week, or $24,752 per year.The median household income is $820 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.Lowanna is ranked #8,465 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lowanna?

Median rent in Lowanna NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 36.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.Lowanna ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowanna?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowanna NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowanna?

The median age in Lowanna NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowanna a good suburb to live in?

Lowanna is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 359.The median income is $476/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.6% 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: 12407. All dollar figures in AUD.