Bowen, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,417 Population 1/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$23,998 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

Bowen, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,998

68% below

$23,998 per capita

Home Value

$152,000

46% below

Median Rent

$760/mo

35% below

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

Avg Temperature

75°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is Bowen a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowen residents earn a median household income of $23,998 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,998. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,085 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowen is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $760/month.

Climate & Weather

Bowen has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,417

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born14.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,998

Per Capita$23,998

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$462

Housing

Home Value$152,000

Rent$760

Ownership60.7%

Housing Units4,567

Climate

Avg Temp75°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain41.4 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

14.5% of residents are foreign-born.