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Gowanbrae

1 km²

Gowanbrae is characterised by high household incomes and more residents than most areas.

It also has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Gowanbrae, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,971▲ +8.2%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +14.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over16.2%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship7.2%▼ -21.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)25.4%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Seniors (65+)16.2%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (7%).

Married53%
Never married30%
Divorced7%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by India (2%) and Italy (2%).

Australia73.3%

India2.0%

Italy1.8%

China1.4%

England1.2%

Vietnam0.7%

Philippines0.6%

New Zealand0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Australian at 24%, followed by English (24%) and Italian (19%).

Australian24.2%

English23.9%

Italian18.8%

Irish9.1%

Scottish6.4%

Indian4.6%

Greek4.5%

Chinese3.6%

German2.4%

Vietnamese1.1%

Language

People using another language at home28.9%

Language used at home

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is English only at 82%, followed by Italian (5%) and Hindi (3%).

English only68.3%

Italian3.9%

Hindi2.7%

Greek2.3%

Arabic2.2%

Mandarin2.0%

Vietnamese1.0%

Cantonese0.8%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion25.4%

Religious affiliation

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (26%) and Islam (5%).

Christianity61%
No religion26%
Islam5%
Hinduism4%
Buddhism3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1267.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.5%

Highest year of school

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Year 12 at 70%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1267.8%

Year 1010.0%

Year 119.6%

Year 9 or below8.9%

Highest qualification level

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree30.2%

Certificate III / IV23.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.9%

Postgraduate degree9.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.5%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Management & commerce at 25%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce22.6%

Engineering & related14.1%

Society & culture11.0%

Education10.2%

Health9.0%

Architecture & building6.1%

Information technology4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Creative arts3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$930▲ +30.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,208▲ +47.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,619▲ +48.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week33.1%

Household income distribution

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.9%

$650–$1,49922.1%

$4,000 or more18.1%

$3,000–$3,99915.0%

Under $65012.4%

Personal income distribution

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65037.4%

$650–$1,49929.5%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.8%People with a mental health condition6.6%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None68.8%

One condition17.9%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (15%).

Asthma8.9%

Arthritis7.6%

Mental health6.6%

Other condition6.5%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease3.5%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.9%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid29.5%People who served in the Defence Force1.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.2%People living alone21.3%▲ +11.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children67%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 1 person (21%).

2 people28.3%

4 people22.5%

1 person21.3%

3 people18.1%

5 people6.4%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$445▲ +93.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -3.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting11.6%Homes owned outright30.5%Separate (detached) houses69.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.0%▲ +1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (12%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright31%
Rented12%
Other tenure8%

Types of homes

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (28%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house69%
Townhouse / semi-detached28%
Flat or apartment3%

Bedrooms per home

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms44.9%

4 bedrooms31.9%

2 bedrooms15.4%

5 or more6.2%

1 bedroom0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is $350–$549 at 83%, followed by $550–$749 (12%) and $200–$349 (4%).

$350–$54978.0%

$550–$74911.4%

$200–$3494.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (22%).

$1,800–$2,99935.1%

$1,000–$1,79924.4%

$3,000 or more20.5%

Under $1,00014.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.1%▲ +1.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles43.1%

1 vehicle31.6%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more7.7%

No vehicle3.1%

How people get to work

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)51.4%

Worked at home29.5%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Train1.0%

Walked0.6%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.5%Recent arrivals from overseas5.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation67.4%Employed full-time64.0%

Industries people work in

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 12%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance11.3%

Construction11.0%

Education & training9.5%

Retail trade8.6%

Transport & warehousing8.0%

Professional & technical8.0%

Manufacturing7.2%

Public administration & safety6.8%

Finance & insurance5.7%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Gowanbrae, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Professionals24.5%

Managers16.5%

Clerical & administrative16.5%

Technicians & trades11.8%

Community & personal service9.2%

Sales workers8.2%

Labourers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Nearby areas

Strathmore Heights Gladstone Park Tullamarine Jacana Essendon Fields Airport West Oak Park Westmeadows

👥 Demographics & Identity