Gowrie Junction, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Gowrie Junction QLD is 2,242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gowrie Junction is $861 per week ($44,772 per year). Median rent in Gowrie Junction is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Gowrie Junction has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gowrie Junction has a population density of 87 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gowrie Junction is England. The most common religion is No religion (29.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowrie Junction is $1,733.

Population
2,242
Census 2021
Median income
$861/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Gowrie Junction vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Gowrie Junction is $861 a week, 15% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 425th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGowrie JunctionTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$861/wk$747/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$2,164/wk$1,593/wk +36%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.5%20.4% −1.9 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 Gowrie Junction, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gowrie Junction Population

2,242 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gowrie Junction Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$861/wk
$44,772 per year
Ranked 2,617 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Gowrie Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,164/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 18.5%

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

Median rent in Gowrie Junction against your income

About $9,377 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,764/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Gowrie Junction Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1013
avg ICSEA score
210
total students
Gowrie State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 210 students
1013
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gowrie Junction Map

Gowrie Junction, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gowrie Junction, Queensland: 27.4961°S, 151.8719°E

Gowrie Junction Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Gowrie Junction

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (1,143) Female 49.0% (1,100)

Population Density

87
people per km²
2,242 people · 25.6 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,277
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
1.4%
New Zealand
1.3%
South Africa
0.6%
United States of America
0.4%
Zimbabwe
0.4%
Philippines
0.3%
Scotland
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%
French
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Indonesian
0.1%

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

Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
40.8%
German
13.6%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
11.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Italian
2.1%
Dutch
1.5%
Welsh
0.6%
Polish
0.5%
Greek
0.4%

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
29.8%
Catholic
23.8%
Anglican
15.6%
Christian (other)
5.5%
Not stated
5.4%
Lutheran
5.3%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.8% 1,049
Separated
2.1% 35
Divorced
5.9% 101
Widowed
2.4% 41
Never married
27.8% 472

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.1%
Couple: no children
26.6%
Couple: no children under 15
16.5%
One parent: children under 15
3.2%
One parent: no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.5%
2 persons
35.7%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
19.9%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gowrie Junction

Housing Tenure

Of the 709 occupied private dwellings in Gowrie Junction at the 2021 Census, 7.3% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 58.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 226 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.5% 415 dwellings
Rented
7.3% 52 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 7 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

2 bedrooms
1.2%
3 bedrooms
27.8%
4 bedrooms
56.6%
5 bedrooms
12.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.3%
1 vehicle
14.7%
2 vehicles
44.7%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
17.0%

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

Work, income and education in Gowrie Junction

Employment

Employed full-time
47.9% 748 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 372 people
Unemployed
2.2% 35 people
Not in labour force
26.1% 408 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.3%
Professionals
22.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Managers
10.8%
Labourers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.0%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Truck
2.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
51.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
4.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.1%
Management & Commerce
19.8%
Health
11.1%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Education
9.7%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Agriculture & Environment
4.0%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.8%
Secondary: Government
18.6%
Secondary: Catholic
12.5%
Primary: Catholic
10.5%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%

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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
156
Asthma
89
Arthritis
66
Diabetes
55
Heart disease
43
Cancer
26
Lung condition
23
Stroke
21
Kidney disease
15

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 208
Did not provide
87.2% 1,415

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.3% 300
Not a volunteer
81.7% 1,336

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Previously served
4.8% 78
Never served
95.0% 1,551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
8.5%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
24.4%
4 children
8.6%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
18
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
17
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
27
2011: 2015
29
2016
6

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

Population Mobility

9.9%
moved in the last year
31.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,937
Moved from QLD
158
Moved: same area (SA2)
26
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from WA
7
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
33.8%
15: 29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.1%
Step family: no other children
11.7%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gowrie Junction

The closest suburb to Gowrie Junction is Cotswold Hills, 3.7 km away.

Cotswold Hills
3.7 km away · income $912/wk · rent $390/wk
Torrington (Qld)
5.4 km away · income $922/wk · rent $343/wk
Cranley
5.6 km away · income $634/wk · rent $330/wk
Wilsonton Heights
6.8 km away · income $571/wk · rent $280/wk
Wilsonton
6.8 km away · income $638/wk · rent $290/wk
Kingsthorpe
7.4 km away · income $787/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gowrie Junction

What is the population of Gowrie Junction QLD?

The population of Gowrie Junction QLD is 2,242 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 87 people per km². Gowrie Junction is ranked #2,863 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gowrie Junction?

The median personal income in Gowrie Junction QLD is $861 per week, or $44,772 per year. The median household income is $2,164 per week. Family income is $2,277 per week. Gowrie Junction is ranked #2,617 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gowrie Junction?

Median rent in Gowrie Junction QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gowrie Junction ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gowrie Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gowrie Junction QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gowrie Junction?

The median age in Gowrie Junction QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gowrie Junction a good suburb to live in?

Gowrie Junction is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,242. The median income is $861/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 31215. All dollar figures in AUD.