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Bowen

QLD 4805 • Rest of QLD

11,205
Population (2021)
$36,920
Median Income
1796.27 km²
Area
49m
Elevation
CoastalCountry TownNorth QueenslandAffordable

About Bowen

Bowen is a coastal town in North Queensland, 200 kilometres south of Cairns. The town is famous for its mangoes and beaches, serving as a gateway to the Whitsundays with a genuine Australian country town character.

Coastal country town character defines Bowen—beautiful beaches, agricultural heritage, and affordable living attract those seeking regional Queensland lifestyle. The community enjoys seaside small-town life.

Bowen falls under postcode 4805 and is governed by Whitsunday Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4805
Urban Area
Bowen (Qld)
LGA
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.13°, 148.06°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1796.27 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Centrepoint, Cnr Richmond And Old Soldier Roads Bowen 4805 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,377
Census 2021
11,205
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,420
Income 2021
$36,920
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,401
Born Overseas 1,620

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 266
  • 2. England 234
  • 3. Philippines 128
  • 4. Taiwan 62
  • 5. Germany 51
  • 6. Vietnam 49
  • 7. South Korea 45
  • 8. Thailand 44
  • 9. China 38
  • 10. France 32
  • 11. Malaysia 30
  • 12. South Africa 30
  • 13. Indonesia 28
  • 14. Italy 25
  • 15. Scotland 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,245
English 3,935
Irish 1,086
Scottish 1,085
Australian Aboriginal 1,028
German 584
Italian 264
Filipino 180
Chinese 132
Dutch 110

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,217
Both parents born in Australia
1,883
Both parents born overseas
927
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.5%
No Religion
37.5%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
568 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,473 (13.1%)
15-19 years
573 (5.1%)
20-24 years
556 (5.0%)
25-34 years
1,429 (12.8%)
35-44 years
1,298 (11.6%)
45-54 years
1,384 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,649 (14.7%)
65-74 years
1,330 (11.9%)
75-84 years
718 (6.4%)
85+ years
236 (2.1%)

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