Gowanbrae, VIC 3043 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gowanbrae is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3043, home to 2,971 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brimbank local government area and roughly 16 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,971
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,208 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $2,619 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moreland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maribyrnong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $445 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- School of the Good Shepherd
- Gladstone Park Secondary College
- Gladstone Park Primary School
- Gladstone Views Primary School
- Tullamarine Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- School of the Good Shepherd/South Circular Rd
- Burnleigh Dr/South Circular Rd
- South Circular Rd/Gladstone Park Dr
- Gladstone Park Shopping Centre/Gladstone Park Dr
- South Circular Rd/Carrick Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 59 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 38 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 15.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,171 resolvable premises in Gowanbrae. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,832 across postcode 3043 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,264 property offences, 237 violent offences, 75 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gowanbrae?
Gowanbrae (VIC 3043) had 2,971 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Moreland local government area.
What is the median rent in Gowanbrae?
The median advertised rent in Gowanbrae is $445/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gowanbrae?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gowanbrae covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: School of the Good Shepherd (0.2 km), Gladstone Park Secondary College (0.3 km), Gladstone Park Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gowanbrae?
Gowanbrae is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gowanbrae?
Across postcode 3043, 1,832 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,264), violent (237), drug offences (75). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gowanbrae?
In Gowanbrae, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (15 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gowanbrae?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gowanbrae centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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