117-119 Ocean View Drive

Bowen QLD 4805

The size of Bowen is approximately 1,650.5 square kilometres. It has 27 parks covering nearly 4.2% of total area. The population of Bowen in 2011 was 10,260 people. By 2016 the population was 10,376 showing a population growth of 1.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bowen is 50-59 years. Households in Bowen are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bowen work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 59.1% of the homes in Bowen were owner-occupied compared with 56% in 2016.

Bowen has 6,627 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bowen have seen a 57.20% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 80.70% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Bowen is $411,640 while the median value for Units is $338,527.
• Houses have a median rent of $560 while Units have a median rent of $400.