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Bowen Mountain

20 km²

Bowen Mountain is characterised by a notably young population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Bowen Mountain, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,609▲ +10.3%since 2011 Median age35 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.7%People aged 65 and over10.9%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship14.5%▲ +46.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)27.0%

Older adults (45–64)26.7%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Youth (15–24)14.0%

Seniors (65+)10.9%

Marital status

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married49%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.3%

England4.0%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.6%

South Africa0.3%

China0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian46.1%

English40.6%

Irish12.6%

Scottish11.2%

German3.8%

Dutch2.9%

Italian2.3%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese1.0%

Greek0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.8%

Language used at home

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only91.7%

Italian0.5%

Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion44.2%

Religious affiliation

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity51%
No religion47%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.0%

Highest year of school

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1255.4%

Year 1027.6%

Year 117.2%

Year 9 or below5.9%

Highest qualification level

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.8%

Bachelor degree20.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.1%

Postgraduate degree8.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce16.6%

Engineering & related14.7%

Society & culture12.7%

Education12.2%

Health10.3%

Architecture & building6.5%

Creative arts4.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Agriculture & environment3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$945▲ +32.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,235▲ +42.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,401▲ +41.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.5%

Household income distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99941.3%

$650–$1,49917.8%

$3,000–$3,99914.6%

$4,000 or more12.9%

Under $6508.1%

Personal income distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by Under $650 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49934.4%

Under $65033.1%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.2%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities4.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.1%

One condition19.5%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.9%

Asthma8.8%

Other condition8.4%

Arthritis6.0%

Diabetes3.3%

Heart disease2.9%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.8%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid30.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -3.3%since 2011 One-parent families12.5%People living alone14.6%▼ -10.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 3 people (22%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people31.3%

3 people21.4%

4 people18.6%

1 person14.6%

5 people9.1%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +19.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,158▲ +7.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting8.9%Homes owned outright25.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.3%▲ +2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 65%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage65%
Owned outright26%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (39%) and 5 or more (12%).

3 bedrooms41.1%

4 bedrooms38.3%

5 or more11.9%

2 bedrooms6.3%

1 bedroom0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $350–$549 at 85%, followed by $200–$349 (15%).

$350–$54970.2%

$200–$34912.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (21%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99946.2%

$1,000–$1,79919.6%

Under $1,00013.5%

$3,000 or more13.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.6%▼ -69.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (21%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles49.1%

1 vehicle20.5%

3 vehicles16.3%

4 or more13.0%

No vehicle0.6%

How people get to work

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Car (passenger) (2%).

Car (driver)52.9%

Worked at home27.6%

Car (passenger)1.8%

Walked0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.9%Recent arrivals from overseas4.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.4%Labour-force participation70.4%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Construction14.0%

Education & training12.8%

Health care & social assistance11.6%

Manufacturing7.6%

Retail trade7.4%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Professional & technical6.3%

Transport & warehousing5.9%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals20.5%

Technicians & trades18.9%

Clerical & administrative12.8%

Managers12.2%

Community & personal service11.8%

Labourers8.0%

Sales workers7.7%

Machinery operators & drivers6.7%

Nearby areas

Grose Vale The Devils Wilderness Grose Wold Yarramundi Kurrajong Heights Kurrajong Hills Kurmond Hawkesbury Heights

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