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Wowan QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wowan, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wowan QLD is 170 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wowan is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Wowan is $173 per week ($750 per month). Wowan has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Wowan has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wowan is $825.

There were 24 recorded offences in Wowan in 2025-26, a rate of 141 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Wowan, Queensland — 23.9369°S, 150.1498°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wowan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wowan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
#8639 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$173/wk
$750 per month
#8030 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$825/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (86) Female 50.3% (87)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
170 people · 222.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,281
Family income/wk

Wowan 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)

Wowan Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
79.5% 35 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
20.5% 9 dwellings

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

Wowan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wowan Religion

No Religion
32.7%
Not stated
20.8%
Anglican
15.5%
Catholic
15.5%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.8%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wowan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Wowan Employment

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Employed full-time
22.4% 26 people
⏰
Employed part-time
13.8% 16 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.0% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
57.8% 67 people

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

Wowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%

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

Wowan Occupation

Community & Personal Service
29.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Professionals
20.8%
Managers
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%

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

Wowan Field of Study

Management & Commerce
66.7%
Education
33.3%

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

Wowan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wowan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wowan Marital Status

↔️
Separated
4.6% 7
📋
Divorced
17.2% 26
🕊️
Widowed
13.2% 20
👤
Never married
21.9% 33
💍
Married
43.0% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wowan Ancestry

English
35.9%
Australian
29.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.9%
German
9.9%
Scottish
8.9%
Irish
3.1%
Russian
1.6%
Other
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wowan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
69.6%
Vocational Education
17.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.0%

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

Wowan Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.2% 34
✅
No need for assistance
87.8% 245

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

Wowan Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.8% 25
—
Not a volunteer
79.2% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
48.6%
Walked only
27.0%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
10.8%

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

Wowan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
13.8%

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

Wowan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.7%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
51.7%
4 bedrooms
5.0%
5 bedrooms
6.7%

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

Wowan Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
15.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
34.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wowan Indigenous Population

14.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
38
Indigenous residents
234
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wowan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
12
Lung condition
12
Diabetes
9
Asthma
9
Heart disease
7
Cancer
4

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

Wowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
18.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wowan Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.6%
Couple — children under 15
27.0%
One parent — children under 15
9.0%
One parent — no children under 15
9.0%
Couple — no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wowan Military Service

🏅
Previously served
14.2% 17
👤
Never served
85.8% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wowan Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.8% 21
—
Did not provide
82.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wowan Children Ever Born

No children
17.9%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
10.3%
4 children
38.5%
5+ children
7.7%

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

Wowan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.2%

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

Wowan Household Size

1 person
39.1%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
12.5%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
112
Moved from QLD
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Wowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wowan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 24 total

Assault
6
Theft
4
Traffic
4
Property Damage
3
Domestic Violence
3
Sexual Offences
2
Drug Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Wowan Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $752/wk
Median Rent $173/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.0%

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

If you earn X in Wowan

≈ $3,259/month
Median rent $173/wk
Left after rent $579/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Cherbourg
Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $73/wk
Hope Vale
Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $53/wk
Woorabinda
Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $53/wk
Palm Island
Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $48/wk

Wowan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barmoya
Pop: 85 Income: $949/wk Rent: $300/wk
Barratta (Qld)
Pop: 85 Income: $537/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bergen
Pop: 85 Income: $678/wk Rent: $270/wk
Butchers Creek
Pop: 85 Income: $833/wk Rent: $290/wk
Cainbable
Pop: 85 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk
Canaga
Pop: 85 Income: $812/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Wowan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wowan

What is the population of Wowan QLD?

The population of Wowan QLD is 170 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Wowan is ranked #7,405 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wowan?

The median personal income in Wowan QLD is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $752 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Wowan is ranked #8,639 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wowan?

Median rent in Wowan QLD is $173 per week ($750 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wowan ranks #8,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wowan QLD is $825. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wowan?

The median age in Wowan QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wowan a good suburb to live in?

Wowan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 170.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/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: 33167. All dollar figures in AUD.