Bowen at a glance
Median house
$435,000
Median unit
$321,500
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
11.2k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bowen.
The postcode for Bowen is 4805 (QLD).
The median house price in Bowen is $435,000.
Bowen (4805) sits in the Whitsunday region of Queensland. The median house here is $435,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Bowen has roughly 11,205 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bowen scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowen's population at 11,205, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,205
Median age
42
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $435,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $321,500, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $87,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Bowen on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$435,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $321,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$585/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$435,000
$321,500
11,205
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.99% (median rent $585/wk against a $435,000 price tag). Units yield 6.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.99%
Based on $435,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.79%
Based on $321,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Whitsunday Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,127
total offences in 2026 across the Whitsunday Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bowen.
Local schools for Bowen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bowen State School
Bowen State High School
Queens Beach State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bowen.
- What is the median house price in Bowen?
- The median house price in Bowen, QLD 4805 is $435,000. The median unit price is $321,500.
- What is the Bowen postcode?
- Bowen is in the 4805 postcode, in QLD, in the Whitsunday Regional Council region.
- Where is Bowen?
- Bowen is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4805, in the Whitsunday Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bowen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $585, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Bowen?
- There are 5 schools serving Bowen on this page, including Bowen State School, St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen State High School.
- How walkable is Bowen?
- Bowen has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Bowen?
- Bowen is close to Rose Bay, Queens Beach, Delta, Merinda, Brisk Bay.
- What is the population of Bowen?
- The population of Bowen is approximately 11,205 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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