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Lowood QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lowood, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lowood QLD is 4,082 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowood is $552 per week ($28,704 per year). Median rent in Lowood is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Lowood has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowood has a population density of 153.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lowood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowood is $1,300.

There were 1,209 recorded offences in Lowood in 2025-26, a rate of 296 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (351 offences).

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Lowood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lowood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$552/wk

$28,704 per year

#7704 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lowood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (2,038) Female 50.1% (2,043)

Population Density

153.1

people per km²

4,082 people · 26.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,324

Family income/wk

Lowood 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lowood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.8% 449 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.2% 453 dwellings

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

Lowood Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

3.0%

Germany

0.8%

India

0.5%

China

0.2%

France

0.2%

Iran

0.2%

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

Lowood Religion

No Religion

48.6%

Anglican

14.0%

Catholic

13.2%

Not stated

9.9%

Lutheran

5.5%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Lowood Languages Spoken at Home

Other

37.7%

German

16.4%

Vietnamese

13.1%

Spanish

9.8%

Russian

6.6%

SAL Tot

6.6%

Persian ED

4.9%

SAL Tagalog

4.9%

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

Lowood Employment

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Employed full-time

28.3% 794 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 435 people

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Unemployed

5.0% 141 people

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Not in labour force

51.1% 1,434 people

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

Lowood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Bachelor Degree

11.3%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Postgraduate Degree

1.7%

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

Lowood Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.8%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

Professionals

13.6%

Labourers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Managers

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.0%

Sales Workers

7.2%

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

Lowood Field of Study

Engineering

22.3%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Health

12.3%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Education

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

Information Technology

1.9%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

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

Lowood Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowood Marital Status

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Married

42.1% 1,356

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Separated

4.8% 153

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Divorced

11.3% 365

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Widowed

5.5% 176

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Never married

36.3% 1,168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowood Ancestry

Australian

32.1%

English

30.1%

German

8.6%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.8%

Other

3.4%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.4%

Welsh

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.0%

Secondary — Government

31.2%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

8.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Primary — Catholic

0.5%

Secondary — Catholic

0.4%

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

Lowood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.9% 819

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No need for assistance

89.1% 6,717

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

Lowood Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.6% 401

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 2,539

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

10.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

2.1%

Truck

2.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.2%

Bus

0.2%

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

Lowood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.1%

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

15.7%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Lowood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

11.0%

3 bedrooms

34.7%

4 bedrooms

48.1%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Lowood Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

48.2%

moved in the last 5 years

9.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowood Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

547

Indigenous residents

7,041

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

632

Arthritis

224

Asthma

224

Diabetes

174

Lung condition

150

Heart disease

130

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Lowood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children

27.5%

One parent — children under 15

17.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowood Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 7

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 9

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Previously served

5.1% 152

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Never served

94.3% 2,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 512

—

Did not provide

82.5% 2,407

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowood Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

26.7%

3 children

19.5%

4 children

12.7%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Lowood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Lowood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.2%

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

Lowood Household Size

1 person

24.8%

2 persons

35.3%

3 persons

14.4%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,150

Moved from QLD

296

Moved — same area (SA2)

212

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from overseas

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

Lowood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.4%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Blended family — no other children

9.5%

Other couple — children only

2.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,209 total

Theft

351

Assault

174

Drug Offences

174

Domestic Violence

107

Sexual Offences

100

Traffic

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Lowood Schools

schools nearby

government

931

avg ICSEA score

997

total students

Tarampa State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students

961

ICSEA

Clarendon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 64 students

943

ICSEA

Lowood State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 643 students

915

ICSEA

Lowood State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 197 students

906

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lowood Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,163/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Lowood

Your weekly income

≈ $5,040/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $868/wk

Rent share 25.4%

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Lowood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,043 Income: $906/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 2,044 Income: $543/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowood

What is the population of Lowood QLD?

The population of Lowood QLD is 4,082 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 153.1 people per km².Lowood is ranked #1,883 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lowood?

The median personal income in Lowood QLD is $552 per week, or $28,704 per year.The median household income is $1,163 per week.Family income is $1,324 per week.Lowood is ranked #7,704 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lowood?

Median rent in Lowood QLD is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lowood ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowood QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowood?

The median age in Lowood QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowood a good suburb to live in?

Lowood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,082.The median income is $552/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 31700. All dollar figures in AUD.