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Bowen Mountain

1 km²

Bowen Mountain is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a youthful population and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 Bowen Mountain, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,498▼ -26.8%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.5%People aged 65 and over11.1%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship15.3%▼ -6.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)28.0%

Older adults (45–64)25.5%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Youth (15–24)14.6%

Seniors (65+)11.1%

Marital status

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Married48%
Never married37%
Divorced9%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.2%

England4.4%

New Zealand1.3%

Philippines0.7%

China0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

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

Australian46.5%

English40.7%

Irish12.6%

Scottish11.3%

German4.0%

Dutch3.0%

Italian2.1%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese1.1%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

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

English only92.5%

Italian0.5%

Religion

People with no religion44.7%

Religious affiliation

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (48%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion48%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.9%

Highest year of school

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1253.9%

Year 1027.8%

Year 117.1%

Year 9 or below6.1%

Highest qualification level

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV38.8%

Bachelor degree20.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree8.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce16.3%

Engineering & related13.9%

Society & culture13.3%

Education11.9%

Health10.7%

Architecture & building6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.6%

Creative arts4.0%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Agriculture & environment2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$953▲ +55.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,225▲ +99.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,404▲ +87.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.6%

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 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99942.4%

$650–$1,49918.1%

$3,000–$3,99915.2%

$4,000 or more12.4%

Under $6508.7%

Personal income distribution

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

$650–$1,49934.4%

Under $65033.9%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.3%People with a mental health condition10.1%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

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%).

None67.0%

One condition19.8%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health10.1%

Asthma9.0%

Other condition8.3%

Arthritis6.0%

Diabetes3.4%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer2.5%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.0%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid30.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +16.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone15.0%▼ -50.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 3 people (22%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people30.0%

3 people22.1%

4 people18.3%

1 person15.0%

5 people9.3%

6 or more4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,158▲ +148.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting8.9%Homes owned outright22.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.5%▲ +25.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 68%, followed by Owned outright (23%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage68%
Owned outright23%
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 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (11%).

3 bedrooms42.2%

4 bedrooms38.7%

5 or more10.5%

2 bedrooms5.5%

1 bedroom1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $350–$549 at 82%, followed by $200–$349 (18%).

$350–$54972.7%

$200–$34915.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (20%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99949.1%

$1,000–$1,79919.8%

Under $1,00015.7%

$3,000 or more13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.6%▼ -96.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 50%, followed by 1 vehicle (21%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles49.6%

1 vehicle20.8%

3 vehicles16.5%

4 or more11.9%

No vehicle0.6%

How people get to work

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Car (passenger) (2%).

Car (driver)53.1%

Worked at home26.7%

Car (passenger)1.8%

Walked0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.4%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.4%Labour-force participation71.1%Employed full-time58.2%

Industries people work in

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Construction14.5%

Education & training13.2%

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Manufacturing8.2%

Retail trade7.5%

Public administration & safety6.9%

Professional & technical6.1%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Transport & warehousing4.8%

Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Bowen Mountain, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals20.3%

Technicians & trades19.6%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Managers12.3%

Community & personal service11.8%

Labourers8.5%

Sales workers7.5%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Nearby areas

Kurrajong Kurrajong Heights (L)Kurmond (L)Yarramundi (L)Richmond North Agnes Banks (L)Glossodia Freemans Reach

👥 Demographics & Identity