The size of Bower is approximately 273.3 square kilometres. The population of Bower in 2011 was 1,030 people. By 2016 the population was 36 showing a population decline of 96.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bower is 50-59 years. Households in Bower are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bower work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 80% of the homes in Bower were owner-occupied compared with 88.3% in 2016.