Bowen Mountain, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bowen Mountain NSW is 1,609 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bowen Mountain is $945 per week ($49,140 per year). Median rent in Bowen Mountain is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bowen Mountain has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bowen Mountain has a population density of 80 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bowen Mountain is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen Mountain is $2,158.

There were 10 recorded offences in Bowen Mountain in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

Population
1,609
Census 2021
Median income
$945/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bowen Mountain vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bowen Mountain is $945 a week, 24% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 474th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBowen MountainTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$945/wk$765/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,235/wk$1,704/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,158/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.9%22.6% −4.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bowen Mountain, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bowen Mountain Population

1,609 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bowen Mountain Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$945/wk
$49,140 per year
Ranked 1,665 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,158/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bowen Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,235/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 17.9%

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

Median rent in Bowen Mountain against your income

About $9,685 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,835/wk
Rent share 17.9%

Bowen Mountain Map

Bowen Mountain, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bowen Mountain, New South Wales: 33.5788°S, 150.6227°E

Bowen Mountain Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Bowen Mountain

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (815) Female 49.4% (796)

Population Density

80
people per km²
1,609 people · 20.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,401
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
New Zealand
1.1%
Netherlands
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
Germany
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.8%
Italian
0.5%
Croatian
0.2%
Sinhalese
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.1%
English
40.6%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
11.2%
Australian Aboriginal
4.9%
German
3.8%
Dutch
2.9%
Italian
2.3%
Maltese
1.9%
Welsh
1.2%
Croatian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.8%
Catholic
19.0%
Anglican
14.2%
Not stated
6.8%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Baptist
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.8% 615
Separated
3.3% 41
Divorced
9.4% 119
Widowed
2.5% 32
Never married
36.0% 454

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.8%
Couple: no children under 15
22.0%
Couple: no children
21.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.8%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
21.6%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
9.2%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bowen Mountain

Housing Tenure

Of the 528 occupied private dwellings in Bowen Mountain at the 2021 Census, 8.9% were rented, 25.8% owned outright and 64.8% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
25.8% 136 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
64.8% 342 dwellings
Rented
8.9% 47 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
6.3%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
38.8%
5 bedrooms
10.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.6%
1 vehicle
20.6%
2 vehicles
49.4%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
13.1%

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

Work, income and education in Bowen Mountain

Employment

Employed full-time
45.4% 503 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 260 people
Unemployed
1.3% 14 people
Not in labour force
29.9% 332 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Managers
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.7%
Sales Workers
3.9%
Labourers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Car (passenger)
2.6%
Truck
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.6%
Walked only
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.3%
Bachelor Degree
23.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
3.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.4%
Engineering
15.3%
Education
13.7%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Health
10.7%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Information Technology
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.1%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Vocational Education
12.9%
Pre-school
11.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%
Secondary: Catholic
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.5%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
166
Asthma
65
Arthritis
35
Diabetes
29
Heart disease
25
Cancer
18
Lung condition
16
Stroke
9
Kidney disease
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 168
Did not provide
86.1% 1,037

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 199
Not a volunteer
83.7% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
3.5% 43
Never served
95.7% 1,171

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.7%
1 child
15.8%
2 children
29.2%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
5.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
21
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
21
2016
3
2017
3
2018
4
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,366
Moved from NSW
134
Moved: same area (SA2)
21
Moved from QLD
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.4%
Step family: no other children
10.6%
Blended family: no other children
6.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bowen Mountain Crime Statistics

10 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Person
2
Theft
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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3.8 km away · income $838/wk · rent $538/wk
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6.7 km away · income $1,055/wk · rent $450/wk
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9.3 km away · income $815/wk · rent $408/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowen Mountain

What is the population of Bowen Mountain NSW?

The population of Bowen Mountain NSW is 1,609 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 80 people per km². Bowen Mountain is ranked #3,307 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bowen Mountain?

The median personal income in Bowen Mountain NSW is $945 per week, or $49,140 per year. The median household income is $2,235 per week. Family income is $2,401 per week. Bowen Mountain is ranked #1,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bowen Mountain?

Median rent in Bowen Mountain NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bowen Mountain ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bowen Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bowen Mountain NSW is $2,158. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bowen Mountain?

The median age in Bowen Mountain NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bowen Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Bowen Mountain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,609. The median income is $945/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 10526. All dollar figures in AUD.