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Rowan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rowan NSW is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rowan is $1,212 per week ($63,024 per year). Median rent in Rowan is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rowan has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Rowan has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowan is $1,650.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rowan in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Rowan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rowan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,212/wk

$63,024 per year

#397 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,650/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (47) Female 53.5% (54)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

105 people · 30.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Rowan 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rowan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 12 dwellings

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

Rowan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rowan Religion

Catholic

45.2%

No Religion

23.1%

Anglican

13.5%

Uniting Church

11.5%

Not stated

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rowan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Rowan Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 33 people

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Employed part-time

34.8% 23 people

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Not in labour force

15.2% 10 people

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

Rowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.7%

Bachelor Degree

32.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.7%

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

Rowan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.8%

Managers

21.4%

Clerical & Administrative

21.4%

Professionals

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

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

Rowan Field of Study

Health

24.3%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Architecture & Building

16.2%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Education

10.8%

Engineering

10.8%

Creative Arts

8.1%

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

Rowan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rowan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rowan Marital Status

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Married

67.1% 57

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Divorced

5.9% 5

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Widowed

3.5% 3

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Never married

23.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rowan Ancestry

Australian

27.0%

English

26.2%

Irish

17.7%

Scottish

11.3%

Italian

7.1%

Other

3.5%

Dutch

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

German

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rowan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

42.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.8%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Primary — Government

14.3%

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

Rowan Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 200

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

Rowan Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.6% 16

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Not a volunteer

78.4% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rowan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

42.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.0%

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

Rowan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

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

Rowan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

22.2%

4 bedrooms

55.6%

5 bedrooms

22.2%

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

Rowan Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

74.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rowan Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

202

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rowan Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

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

Rowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

24.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rowan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.7%

Couple — no children

22.6%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rowan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 13

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Did not provide

82.9% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rowan Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

42.9%

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

Rowan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.6%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

8.9%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

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

Rowan Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

36.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Rowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.4%

Step family — no other children

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rowan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rowan Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,416/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Rowan

Your weekly income

≈ $10,469/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,066/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Holgate

Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $15/wk

Queanbeyan

Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Voyager Point

Income: $1,152/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $25/wk

Crestwood

Income: $982/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Queanbeyan East

Income: $1,079/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $40/wk

Rowan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bald Blair

Pop: 53 Income: $630/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bectric

Pop: 53 Income: $621/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bundella

Pop: 53 Income: $624/wk

Caffreys Flat

Pop: 53 Income: $350/wk Rent: $150/wk

Ewingar

Pop: 53 Income: $442/wk Rent: $100/wk

Girral

Pop: 53 Income: $820/wk Rent: $80/wk

Compare Rowan

Rowan vs Bald Blair →Rowan vs Bectric →Rowan vs Bundella →Rowan vs Caffreys Flat →

Frequently Asked Questions About Rowan

What is the population of Rowan NSW?

The population of Rowan NSW is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Rowan is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rowan?

The median personal income in Rowan NSW is $1,212 per week, or $63,024 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Rowan is ranked #397 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rowan?

Median rent in Rowan NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rowan ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowan NSW is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rowan?

The median age in Rowan NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rowan a good suburb to live in?

Rowan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 105.The median income is $1,212/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 13445. All dollar figures in AUD.