Lowther NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lowther NSW is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowther is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Lowther is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Lowther has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowther has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowther is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lowther in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Lowther Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lowther Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$710/wk
$36,920 per year
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Median Rent
$355/wk
$1,538 per month
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Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lowther Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (33) Female 54.8% (40)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
69 people · 34.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Lowther Age Distribution

5-9
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)

Lowther Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 10 dwellings

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

Lowther Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lowther Religion

No Religion
35.8%
Anglican
25.4%
Not stated
20.9%
Catholic
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowther Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

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

Lowther Employment

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Employed full-time
35.6% 16 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 12 people
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Not in labour force
37.8% 17 people

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

Lowther Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.4%
Bachelor Degree
31.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.8%

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

Lowther Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Lowther Field of Study

Engineering
30.4%
Education
26.1%
Management & Commerce
26.1%
Creative Arts
17.4%

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

Lowther Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowther Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowther Marital Status

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Married
60.3% 41
↔️
Separated
5.9% 4
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Divorced
14.7% 10
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Widowed
8.8% 6
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Never married
10.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowther Ancestry

English
28.4%
Australian
27.4%
Irish
13.7%
Other
9.5%
Scottish
8.4%
Hungarian
7.4%
German
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowther School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Lowther Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 112

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

Lowther Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.9% 17
Not a volunteer
69.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowther Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowther How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
20.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Lowther Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
69.6%
3 vehicles
17.4%

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

Lowther Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
60.7%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Lowther Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
22.6%
moved in the last 5 years
47.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowther Indigenous Population

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowther Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Cancer
4

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

Lowther Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowther Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.7%
Couple — no children under 15
19.5%
Couple — children under 15
17.1%
One parent — no children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowther Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 7
Did not provide
86.8% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowther Children Ever Born

1 child
30.8%
2 children
23.1%
3 children
23.1%
4 children
23.1%

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

Lowther When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Lowther Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.3%
5–14 hours
14.3%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
20.4%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Lowther Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
57.1%
3 persons
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowther Where Residents Moved From

Same address
50
Moved from NSW
3

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

Lowther Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowther Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Lowther Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $355/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.7%

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

If you earn X in Lowther

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $355/wk
Left after rent $1,207/wk
Rent share 22.7%

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Lowther vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowther

What is the population of Lowther NSW?

The population of Lowther NSW is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Lowther?

The median personal income in Lowther NSW is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Lowther?

Median rent in Lowther NSW is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowther?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowther NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowther?

The median age in Lowther NSW is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowther a good suburb to live in?

Lowther is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 69.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 12424. All dollar figures in AUD.