Bowden

SA 5007 • Greater Adelaide

1,808
Population (2021)
$54,912
Median Income
0.40 km²
Area
22m
Elevation

About Bowden

Bowden is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 1,808 and a median income of $54,912, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 0.40 km² at an elevation of 22m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Bowden combines affordability with quality of life.

Bowden falls under postcode 5007 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5007
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 138.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.40 km²
Elevation
22m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,560
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
911
Census 2021
1,808
98.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,892
Income 2021
$54,912
57.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,100
Born Overseas 573

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 83
  • 2. China 74
  • 3. Malaysia 37
  • 4. India 27
  • 5. New Zealand 24
  • 6. Hong Kong 20
  • 7. Philippines 18
  • 8. South Korea 17
  • 9. United States 16
  • 10. Singapore 15
  • 11. Scotland 14
  • 12. Vietnam 14
  • 13. Iran 12
  • 14. Pakistan 10
  • 15. Italy 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 617
Australian 451
Irish 186
Chinese 165
Scottish 157
German 110
Italian 97
Greek 46
Indian 32
Dutch 29

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

723
Both parents born in Australia
685
Both parents born overseas
251
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
59.2%
Christianity
24.2%
Islam
2.9%
Buddhism
2.4%
Hinduism
1.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
51 (2.8%)
5-14 years
82 (4.5%)
15-19 years
41 (2.3%)
20-24 years
251 (13.9%)
25-34 years
585 (32.4%)
35-44 years
261 (14.4%)
45-54 years
152 (8.4%)
55-64 years
205 (11.3%)
65-74 years
137 (7.6%)
75-84 years
37 (2.0%)
85+ years
10 (0.6%)

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