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Bowen Hills, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bowen Hills is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,048. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,048 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$35,220 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,220 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills is an inner north-eastern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Bowen Hills had a population of 4,898 people.

People

Population4,048
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,220
Per Capita$35,220
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership16.5%
Housing Units1,619

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population4,048
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-27.4437°, 153.0373°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$35,220
Median Age30.0 years

About Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,048. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Bowen Hills has a population of 4,048 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,048
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
3,684.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bowen Hills vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bowen Hills is $35,220, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,220. The average weekly wage is $677, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 385 business establishments.

Income: Bowen Hills vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$35,220
53% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$35,220
Avg Weekly Wage$677

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)385

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bowen Hills is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 16.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,619 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership16.5%
Owner-Occupied16.5%
Renter-Occupied83.5%
Housing Units1,619

Property Tax

Climate in Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 965 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.4° 119.3
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30.2° 151.1
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.1° 116.3
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17.4° / 27.3° 64.9
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.5° 52.3
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22° 67.2
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 10.4° / 22° 26.6
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.4° 33.3
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 25.7° 26.5
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 16.5° / 27.2° 76.4
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.8° / 28.4° 98.7
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.6° 132.6
Bowen Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4437°N, 153.0373°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in

Bowen Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Bowen Hills

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) — MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Vision Christian Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio — AAC+ 128 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) — MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Bowen Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anthropology Museum
Anthropology Museum
Army Museum South Queensland
Army Museum South Queensland
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Brisbane Motor Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Commissariat Store
Commissariat Store
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Fort Lytton Museum
Geology Museum
Geology Museum
Hologram Zoo
Hologram Zoo
Indian Motocycles Museum
Ipswich Racing Museum
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Logan City Historical Museum
MacArthur Museum
MacArthur Museum
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Physics Museum
Physics Museum
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
Redcliffe Museum
Redland Museum
Samford Museum
Sandgate Museam
Sciencentre
Sciencentre
Scout Heritage Centre (Wheelhouse)
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial
Telstra Museum
Telstra Museum
UQ Art Museum
UQ Art Museum
Visitor Information Centre

Libraries in Bowen Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albany Creek Library0.0
Alice J Alison Greene Secondary Library0.0
Annerley Library0.0
Arana Hills Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Ashgrove Library0.0
Banyo Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Bracken Ridge Library and Ward Office0.0
Braille House0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Bulimba Library0.0
Capalaba Library0.0
Carina Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chermside Library0.0
Cleveland Library0.0
Coopers Plains Library0.0
Corinda Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Everton Park Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Grange Library0.0
H/Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hillbrook Library0.0
Holland Park Library0.0
Inala Library0.0
Indooroopilly Library0.0
Junction Park State School Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kurilpa Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Logan Central Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan North Library0.0
Logan West Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Gravatt Library0.0
Mount Ommaney Library0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
New Farm Library0.0
Ngaire Tagney Primary Library0.0
North Lakes Library0.0
Nundah Library0.0
QUT Gardens Point Main Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
Redbank Plains Library0.0
Redbank Plaza Library0.0
Redcliffe Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Roscoe Library Saint Francis Theological College0.0
Sandgate Library0.0
St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre0.0
State Library of Queensland0.0
Stones Corner Library0.0
Strathpine Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
The Edge0.0
Toowong Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
Victoria Point Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Willet Centre0.0
Willet Centre0.0
Wynnum Library0.0
Zillmere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bowen Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alien Night Market
Boundary Street Markets
Boundary Street Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brookfield Markets
Dakabin Treasure Market
Davies Park Market
Davies Park Market
Deagon Flea Market
Eat Street Markets
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Lawnton Country Markets
Milton Markets
Mt Gravatt Markets
Northey Street Organic Markets
Vend

Hotels in Bowen Hills

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingsford Riverside Inn

Restaurants in Bowen Hills

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banh Mi
Banh Mi Factory
Bosco Wine Grill
Bosco Wine Grill
Breakfast Creek Wharf Restaurant
Rogue Bistro
Rogue Bistro

Cafes in Bowen Hills

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Figgz Cafe & Restaurant
Grumpy Cat Cafe
I Heart Brownies
Marketcart
Merlo
Mica
Neighbourhood Coffe Roasters
Pulse Café
Single O Newstead
Single O Newstead
Smooth Life Acai Bowl Cafe
The Bowen Arrow Cafe
The coffee clinic
Zac's Carvery Cafe

Theatres in Bowen Hills

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Twelfth Night Theatre

Monuments in Bowen Hills

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stone from Original Brisbane Hospital Tower Block

Clinics in Bowen Hills

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowen Hills Medical Centre
Bowen Hills Medical Specialist Centre
Hyperbaric O2 Health
QML Pathology
Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre
The Metro Pain Group

Dentists in Bowen Hills

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Showground Dental

Train Stations in Bowen Hills

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowen Hills

Bus Stations in Bowen Hills

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RBW Hospital

Gas Stations in Bowen Hills

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Bowen Bridge
EG Ampol Bowen Hills
Shell Coles Express Newstead

Shopping Malls in Bowen Hills

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albion Fine Trades

Gyms in Bowen Hills

9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Cali Studio
Function Well
Health for Life Fitness and Rehabilitation
Iron Underground
LiveFit Personal Training
Raw Power Yoga
The Aerial Body Studio
The Andy Bichel Gym

Breweries in Bowen Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog
Caxton Street Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Hiker Brewing Co
Hiker Brewing Co
Hodfellows
Hoppers
Slipstream Brewing Company
White Lies Brewing and Distillery
Working Title Brew Co.
Working Title Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Bowen Hills

TeamLeagueDivision
Ballymore
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Graceville Memorial Grandstand
Pat Rafter Arena
Suncorp Stadium
Totally Workwear Stadium

Airports Near Bowen Hills

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley—Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip—Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip—Small Airport
Boonah Airport—Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport—Small Airport
Caboolture Airport—Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip—Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?—Small Airport
Coominya—Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield—Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip—Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip—Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Heck Field Airport—Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield—Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport—Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip—Small Airport
Landsborough Airport—Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport—Small Airport
Mccarons private strip—Small Airport
mount archer—Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip—Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport—Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip—Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bowen Hills

74 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Absolute Recovery
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Aquatic Therapy for Life
Australian Skin Cancer Clinic
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Barefoot Physiotherapy
Bowen Hills Medical Centre
Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic
Cannon Hill Medical Centre
Casuarina Lodge
Chambers at 32
Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly
Contro Wellness
Coorparoo Clinic
Corrie Street Medical Clinic
Dermatology
Dermatology Specialist Center
Endodontic Group
Fortus Physiotherapist
Gardens Point Medical Centre
Hearwell Now Hearing Clinic
Hyperbaric O2 Health
Inclusive Health Clinic
Integrated Wellness Clinic - Brisbane Naturopath & Psychology
Jacana Centre for Acquired Brain Injured Rehabilitation and Residential Care - Brighton
Junction Road Family Practice
Junction Road Phisiotherapy
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre
Mater Eye Clinic
Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
Mediwell Medical and Wellness Centre
Melanoma Scan Toombul
Milton Village Medical
Montague Road Medical Centre
Norman Park Specialist Centre
North Brisbane Sleep and Thoratic
Northside Gynaecology
Northside Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Old Northern Road Medical Centre
Ortho Physio
Oxford Street Medical Center
Pain 2 Performance
QML Pathology
Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre
Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre
Queensland X Ray
Queensland XRay
Renaissant Aesthetic Health
ResSleep
Savage Xray
Sirona Women's Health
Skin Cancer Clinic
Skin Revision
Smart Clinics
Smart Clinics Annerley
Sonder Private Clinic Brisbane
Sonic Health Plus
South East Dermatology
Specialist Network
Spinal Life
Stones Corner Medical Centre
The Albion Health Suites
The Formulated
The Headache & Pain Management Centre
Therapeutic Colonics
UQ Health Service
Urgent Care Brisbane
West End Medical Practice
Woolloongabba Community Health Centre
World Wellness Health and Medical Clinic
Your Skin Doctor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bowen Hills

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brisbane City Church
Our Lady of Victories
Quan Am Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowen Hills

What is the population of Bowen Hills?

Bowen Hills has a population of 4,048 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bowen Hills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,220, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bowen Hills?

Bowen Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bowen Hills?

The unemployment rate in Bowen Hills is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $677. There are 385 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bowen Hills?

The median home value in Bowen Hills is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 16.5%.

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