The size of Bowen is approximately 1,650.5 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 4.5% 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. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $334,000.