Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Gowrie
2 km²
Far more households in Gowrie earn over $3,000 a week than the national figure, making it a notably affluent community. It is a family-oriented suburb where houses are typically large and the population is slightly older than the territory average. With a high proportion of children and a significant rise in seniors since 2011, it is a stable residential area. This sense of permanence is reflected in the low number of people moving into the area recently.
Gowrie's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Gowrie.
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The typical resident is 38, and the area has a high proportion of children under 15, at 21.1%. While the population has grown slightly to 3,140, there has been a significant increase in the number of seniors since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 20.3% were born overseas, which is well below the territory and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 82.2% of the community. Only 15.0% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the national average.
About 41.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.4%.
Educational attainment is high, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, although it remains far below the territory average.
Typical weekly family income is $2,908, which is well above the national figure. This affluence is clear, as 41.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, up 18 points since 2011.
A high proportion of residents, 32.3%, live with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The community is very active in unpaid work, with a high rate of people caring for children and providing other unpaid care. About 6.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people make up 2.3% of the population. This group has a very low unemployment rate of 0.0% and a typical household income that is among the highest for similar areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.1% of households.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, with only 15.6% of households renting.
Most people rely on cars, with nearly half of all homes having two vehicles. While public transport stops are more numerous than in most areas, only 2.2% of people use them to commute.
The community is very stable, as only 29.6% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national and territory averages.
Full-time employment is high at 64.7%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.
Gowrie is ranked as highly advantaged, with a score of 8 out of 10. This reflects strong access to money, resources, and high levels of job skills.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 833mm, which is a little below the territory average. It experiences lower average maximum temperatures than most other areas.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Nearly all residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.