New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Rowena NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rowena NSW is 172 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rowena is $916 per week ($47,632 per year). Median rent in Rowena is $50 per week ($217 per month). Rowena has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rowena has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rowena is France. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French.

There were 3 recorded offences in Rowena in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Rowena Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rowena Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$916/wk

$47,632 per year

#1951 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$50/wk

$217 per month

#8812 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rowena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (96) Female 44.8% (78)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

172 people · 1231.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Rowena 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)

Rowena Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 8 dwellings

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

Rowena Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

France

3.9%

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

Rowena Religion

No Religion

29.8%

Anglican

27.5%

Catholic

23.4%

Not stated

15.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rowena Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Rowena Languages Spoken at Home

French

100.0%

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

Rowena Employment

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Employed full-time

59.4% 63 people

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Employed part-time

14.2% 15 people

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Not in labour force

26.4% 28 people

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

Rowena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.6%

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

Rowena Occupation

Managers

34.6%

Labourers

19.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.5%

Professionals

11.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

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

Rowena Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.9%

Agriculture & Environment

20.0%

Engineering

20.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Education

6.7%

Health

6.7%

Society & Culture

6.7%

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

Rowena Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rowena Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rowena Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 75

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Separated

4.3% 6

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Divorced

2.2% 3

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Never married

39.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rowena Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

34.6%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

8.3%

Greek

2.4%

German

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rowena School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

81.3%

Pre-school

18.8%

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

Rowena Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 4

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No need for assistance

98.5% 270

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

Rowena Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.3% 22

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Not a volunteer

81.7% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rowena Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rowena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Car (passenger)

9.5%

Truck

8.1%

Walked only

4.1%

Other

4.1%

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

Rowena Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

15.8%

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

Rowena Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

55.8%

4 bedrooms

17.3%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

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

Rowena Population Mobility

15.6%

moved in the last year

30.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rowena Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

269

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rowena Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Rowena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rowena Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.9%

Couple — no children

40.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rowena Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 4

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Never served

96.7% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rowena Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 13

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Did not provide

88.9% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rowena Children Ever Born

No children

34.1%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

9.8%

3 children

39.0%

4 children

7.3%

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

Rowena When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Rowena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

7.3%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

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

Rowena Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

14.1%

5 persons

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rowena Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rowena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rowena Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rowena Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,731/wk

Median Rent $50/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.9%

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

If you earn X in Rowena

Your weekly income

≈ $7,501/month

Median rent $50/wk

Left after rent $1,681/wk

Rent share 2.9%

Rowena vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatsbury

Pop: 86 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $667/wk

Girilambone

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $140/wk

Goodnight

Pop: 86 Income: $668/wk Rent: $120/wk

Huntingdon

Pop: 86 Income: $678/wk Rent: $335/wk

Junee Reefs

Pop: 86 Income: $739/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mount Thorley

Pop: 86 Income: $820/wk Rent: $343/wk

Compare Rowena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rowena

What is the population of Rowena NSW?

The population of Rowena NSW is 172 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Rowena is ranked #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rowena?

The median personal income in Rowena NSW is $916 per week, or $47,632 per year.The median household income is $1,731 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Rowena is ranked #1,951 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rowena?

Median rent in Rowena NSW is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 2.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rowena ranks #8,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Rowena?

The median age in Rowena NSW is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rowena a good suburb to live in?

Rowena is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 172.The median income is $916/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.9% 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: 13446. All dollar figures in AUD.