Light Regional Council
Bower
Bower at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Bower.
Bower (5374) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Bower has roughly 41 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bower scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bower's population at 41, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (114% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
56
Family households
86%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
114%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bower.
Local schools for Bower
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Government School Catchment
Robertstown Primary School
Eudunda Area School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Lutheran School
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Frequently asked
About Bower.
- What is the Bower postcode?
- Bower is in the 5374 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bower?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Bower?
- There are 3 schools serving Bower on this page, including Robertstown Primary School, St John's Lutheran School, Eudunda Area School.
- How walkable is Bower?
- Bower has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bower?
- Bower is close to Australia Plains, Rocky Plain, Sutherlands, Geranium Plains, Peep Hill.
- What is the population of Bower?
- Bower has approximately 41 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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