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Lowden WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lowden, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lowden WA is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowden is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Lowden is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Lowden has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowden has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lowden is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowden is $2,318.

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Lowden Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lowden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

#6165 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,318/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lowden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (78) Female 52.1% (85)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

165 people · 44.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Lowden Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lowden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.0% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.0% 22 dwellings

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

Lowden Country of Birth

Australia

86.6%

England

13.4%

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

Lowden Religion

No Religion

54.1%

Catholic

14.0%

Anglican

8.9%

Not stated

7.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

5.7%

Christian (other)

3.8%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Lowden Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Lowden Employment

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Employed full-time

36.2% 50 people

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Employed part-time

28.3% 39 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 49 people

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

Lowden Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Certificate III/IV

31.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.3%

Certificate I/II

8.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

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

Lowden Occupation

Managers

32.0%

Professionals

24.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.0%

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

Lowden Field of Study

Engineering

25.4%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Agriculture & Environment

15.3%

Education

13.6%

Society & Culture

8.5%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Health

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

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

Lowden Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowden Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

19.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowden Marital Status

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Married

65.1% 99

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Separated

2.6% 4

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Divorced

9.9% 15

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Widowed

2.6% 4

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Never married

19.7% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowden Ancestry

English

38.9%

Australian

30.1%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

9.3%

Other

4.1%

German

2.1%

Dutch

1.6%

South African

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Pre-school

22.2%

Primary — Catholic

22.2%

Secondary — Government

22.2%

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

Lowden Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 299

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

Lowden Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.2% 34

—

Not a volunteer

74.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Walked only

4.6%

Other

4.6%

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

Lowden Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

28.1%

3 vehicles

32.8%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Lowden Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.9%

3 bedrooms

41.4%

4 bedrooms

46.6%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Lowden Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

27.8%

moved in the last 5 years

60.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowden Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Lowden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowden Family Structure

Couple — no children

59.2%

Couple — children under 15

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowden Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 4

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Never served

97.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 15

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Did not provide

89.1% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowden Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

6.4%

2 children

44.7%

3 children

21.3%

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

Lowden When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Lowden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

36.0%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Lowden Household Size

1 person

19.7%

2 persons

65.6%

3 persons

9.8%

4 persons

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowden Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

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

Lowden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowden Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Lowden

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,057/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Lowden vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Hazelvale

Pop: 83 Income: $585/wk Rent: $250/wk

Abba River

Pop: 83 Income: $885/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gwambygine

Pop: 83 Income: $665/wk

Paulls Valley

Pop: 83 Income: $883/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bowelling

Pop: 84 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lake King

Pop: 84 Income: $1,037/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowden

What is the population of Lowden WA?

The population of Lowden WA is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Lowden is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lowden?

The median personal income in Lowden WA is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Lowden is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lowden?

Median rent in Lowden WA is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lowden ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowden WA is $2,318. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowden?

The median age in Lowden WA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowden a good suburb to live in?

Lowden is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 165.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 50862. All dollar figures in AUD.