Owens Gap NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Owens Gap NSW is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Owens Gap is $1,011 per week ($52,572 per year). Median rent in Owens Gap is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Owens Gap has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Owens Gap has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Owens Gap is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Owens Gap in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Owens Gap Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Owens Gap Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,011/wk
$52,572 per year
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Owens Gap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (40) Female 51.2% (42)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
80 people · 149.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Owens Gap 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Owens Gap Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 16 dwellings

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

Owens Gap Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Owens Gap Religion

Anglican
37.8%
No Religion
37.8%
Catholic
14.6%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Salvation Army
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Owens Gap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
48.0%

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

Owens Gap Employment

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Employed full-time
54.5% 36 people
Employed part-time
31.8% 21 people
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Not in labour force
13.6% 9 people

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

Owens Gap Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.8%
Certificate I/II
8.8%

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

Owens Gap Occupation

Managers
28.6%
Professionals
25.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Labourers
8.6%

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

Owens Gap Field of Study

Architecture & Building
18.4%
Management & Commerce
15.8%
Engineering
13.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.2%
Health
10.5%
Society & Culture
7.9%
Education
7.9%

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

Owens Gap Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Owens Gap Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
12.5%
$4,000+/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Owens Gap Marital Status

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Married
56.9% 41
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Divorced
9.7% 7
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Widowed
4.2% 3
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Never married
29.2% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Owens Gap Ancestry

Australian
36.0%
English
32.4%
Irish
9.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.4%
German
5.4%
Scottish
4.5%
Dutch
3.6%
Italian
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Owens Gap School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%
Pre-school
16.0%
Primary — Catholic
16.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.0%

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

Owens Gap Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 165

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

Owens Gap Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.0% 11
Not a volunteer
81.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Owens Gap Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Owens Gap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.2%
Car (passenger)
8.8%

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

Owens Gap Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
53.6%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Owens Gap Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.6%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
30.6%

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

Owens Gap Population Mobility

3.8%
moved in the last year
27.5%
moved in the last 5 years
87.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Owens Gap Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
153
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Owens Gap Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Mental health
4

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

Owens Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Owens Gap Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.5%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
16.2%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Owens Gap Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.9% 5
Did not provide
92.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Owens Gap Children Ever Born

No children
39.1%
2 children
39.1%
3 children
21.7%

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

Owens Gap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

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

Owens Gap Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Owens Gap Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Owens Gap Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Owens Gap Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Owens Gap Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Owens Gap

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,772/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Owens Gap vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Owens Gap

What is the population of Owens Gap NSW?

The population of Owens Gap NSW is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Owens Gap?

The median personal income in Owens Gap NSW is $1,011 per week, or $52,572 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Owens Gap?

Median rent in Owens Gap NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Owens Gap?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Owens Gap NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Owens Gap?

The median age in Owens Gap NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Owens Gap a good suburb to live in?

Owens Gap is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 80.The median income is $1,011/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 13116. All dollar figures in AUD.