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South Bowenfels NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Bowenfels, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Bowenfels NSW is 1,326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Bowenfels is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in South Bowenfels is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). South Bowenfels has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. South Bowenfels has a population density of 43.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Bowenfels is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Bowenfels is $2,167.
There were 9 recorded offences in South Bowenfels in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).
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South Bowenfels Population
South Bowenfels Median Income & Rent
South Bowenfels Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Bowenfels Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Bowenfels Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Bowenfels Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Bowenfels Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Bowenfels Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Bowenfels Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Bowenfels Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Bowenfels Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Bowenfels Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Bowenfels Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Bowenfels Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Bowenfels Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Bowenfels Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Bowenfels Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Bowenfels School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Bowenfels Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Bowenfels Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Bowenfels Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Bowenfels How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Bowenfels Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Bowenfels Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Bowenfels Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Bowenfels Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Bowenfels Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Bowenfels Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Bowenfels Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Bowenfels Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Bowenfels Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Bowenfels Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Bowenfels When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Bowenfels Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Bowenfels Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Bowenfels Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Bowenfels Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Bowenfels Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
South Bowenfels Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Bowenfels
What is the population of South Bowenfels NSW?
The population of South Bowenfels NSW is 1,326 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.2 people per km².South Bowenfels is ranked #3,566 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Bowenfels?
The median personal income in South Bowenfels NSW is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year.The median household income is $1,608 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.South Bowenfels is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Bowenfels?
Median rent in South Bowenfels NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Bowenfels ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Bowenfels?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Bowenfels 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 South Bowenfels?
The median age in South Bowenfels NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Bowenfels a good suburb to live in?
South Bowenfels is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,326.The median income is $727/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 13594. All dollar figures in AUD.