# Gowanford

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Swan Hill › 3544, VIC

Area: 49 km²

A typical resident in Gowanford is just 34, making this small community noticeably younger than both the state and national average of 38. With only 8 people living here, it is one of the smallest areas in the region. This tiny population enjoys very high incomes and larger-than-average households, creating a unique, high-earning pocket in rural Victoria.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small, consisting of only 8 people. These residents are noticeably younger than the typical Victorian or Australian, with an average age of 34.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8 | — |
| Median age | 34 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Children (0–14) 50.0%

**Marital status** — Married 50.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 100.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 87.5%, English 37.5%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 100.0%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (50%).

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.0%, No religion 50.0%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common trend for about 59% of similar places.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 33.3%, Year 11 33.3%, Year 10 25.0%

## Income

Typical incomes are well above the national figure. A typical family earns $2,750 a week, while a typical person earns $1,281, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,281 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,750 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,750 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 91.7%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 100.0%

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes in Gowanford are a little larger than those in the rest of the country, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 75.0%, Couples without children 75.0%

**Household size** — 4 people 44.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

The density within homes is a little above the national average, with 0.90 people per bedroom compared to 0.80 across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 33.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

There are no public transport routes, stops, or departures in the area, which is far below the Victorian state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 25.0%, Worked at home 25.0%

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 50.0%

## Walkability

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 22.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 250.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.7% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Nowie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21977/nowie) · [Chinangin](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20553/chinangin) · [Waitchie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22648/waitchie) · [Ultima](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22608/ultima) · [Polisbet](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22090/polisbet) · [Ultima East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22609/ultima-east) · [Bulga](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20379/bulga) · [Springfield](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22324/springfield)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21080/gowanford