Northampton
Bowes
Bowes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Bowes.
Bowes (6535) sits in the Northampton region of Western Australia.
Bowes has roughly 104 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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What it’s like to live here.
Bowes 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 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bowes's population at 104, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
104
Median age
59
Family households
79%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
104
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bowes.
Local schools for Bowes
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Government School Catchment
Chapman Valley Primary School
Northampton District High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Bowes.
- What is the Bowes postcode?
- Bowes is in the 6535 postcode, in WA, in the Northampton region.
- What is the average rent in Bowes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Bowes?
- There are 3 schools serving Bowes on this page, including Chapman Valley Primary School, Northampton District High School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Bowes?
- Bowes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bowes?
- Bowes is close to Howatharra, Isseka, Oakajee, Hickety, East Bowes.
- What is the population of Bowes?
- Bowes has approximately 104 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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