Lowesdale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lowesdale NSW is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowesdale is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Lowesdale is $175 per week ($758 per month). Lowesdale has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Lowesdale has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowesdale is $921.

There were 7 recorded offences in Lowesdale in 2024-25, a rate of 70 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Lowesdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lowesdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$921/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lowesdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (56) Female 43.4% (43)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
100 people · 147.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Lowesdale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lowesdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 12 dwellings

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

Lowesdale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lowesdale Religion

No Religion
31.4%
Not stated
26.5%
Catholic
12.7%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Anglican
7.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.9%
Baptist
4.9%
Othr Protestnt
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowesdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Lowesdale Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 29 people
Employed part-time
15.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 20 people

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

Lowesdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.8%
Certificate III/IV
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.1%

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

Lowesdale Occupation

Managers
54.3%
Professionals
25.7%
Labourers
11.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%

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

Lowesdale Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
39.1%
Health
34.8%
Engineering
13.0%
Society & Culture
13.0%

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

Lowesdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowesdale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.6%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowesdale Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 42
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Divorced
12.2% 10
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Widowed
12.2% 10
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Never married
24.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowesdale Ancestry

English
37.6%
Australian
33.0%
Scottish
17.4%
German
6.4%
Irish
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowesdale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
38.5%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Primary — Catholic
30.8%

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

Lowesdale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 162

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

Lowesdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.3% 26
Not a volunteer
58.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowesdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowesdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Walked only
9.7%
Did not go to work
9.7%

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

Lowesdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.3%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Lowesdale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
34.3%
4 bedrooms
34.3%
5 bedrooms
11.4%
6+ bedrooms
8.6%

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

Lowesdale Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowesdale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
151
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowesdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Diabetes
5

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

Lowesdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
13.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowesdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
59.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.7%
Couple — no children
14.5%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowesdale Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 4
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Never served
93.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowesdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 10
Did not provide
84.4% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowesdale Children Ever Born

1 child
31.3%
2 children
18.8%
3 children
31.3%
4 children
18.8%

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

Lowesdale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Lowesdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.6%
5–14 hours
31.6%
15–29 hours
10.5%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Lowesdale Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
32.4%
3 persons
23.5%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowesdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowesdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Theft
4
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Lowesdale Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Lowesdale

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $1,699/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lowesdale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowesdale

What is the population of Lowesdale NSW?

The population of Lowesdale NSW is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Lowesdale?

The median personal income in Lowesdale NSW is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Lowesdale?

Median rent in Lowesdale NSW is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowesdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowesdale NSW is $921. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowesdale?

The median age in Lowesdale NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowesdale a good suburb to live in?

Lowesdale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 100.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 12423. All dollar figures in AUD.