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Fairbank VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fairbank, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fairbank VIC is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairbank is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Fairbank has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairbank has a population density of 5.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairbank is $1,802.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fairbank in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Fairbank Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fairbank Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$483/wk

$25,116 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,802/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fairbank Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.5% (22) Female 58.5% (31)

Population Density

5.4

people per km²

52 people · 9.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,583

Family income/wk

Fairbank Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Fairbank Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Fairbank Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Fairbank Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Anglican

13.0%

Not stated

11.1%

Uniting Church

11.1%

Catholic

9.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.4%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Baptist

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairbank Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Fairbank Employment

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Employed full-time

14.7% 5 people

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Employed part-time

47.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

38.2% 13 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Fairbank Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

36.4%

Certificate III/IV

36.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Fairbank Occupation

Professionals

58.3%

Community & Personal Service

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Fairbank Field of Study

Management & Commerce

40.0%

Health

20.0%

Education

20.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Fairbank Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairbank Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

36.4%

$500-$649/wk

27.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairbank Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 18

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Widowed

10.0% 3

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Never married

30.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairbank Ancestry

Australian

53.0%

English

24.2%

Irish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Dutch

4.5%

Scottish

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairbank School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Fairbank Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Fairbank Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.9% 13

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Not a volunteer

58.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairbank Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fairbank How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Fairbank Car Ownership

2 vehicles

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Fairbank Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Fairbank Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

47.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairbank Indigenous Population

7.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

28.6%

$650-$799/wk

42.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairbank Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.8%

Couple — no children

15.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairbank Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 5

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Did not provide

85.7% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairbank Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Fairbank When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Fairbank Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.7%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Fairbank Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

36.4%

5 persons

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairbank Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Fairbank Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairbank Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2017

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Fairbank Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,374/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Fairbank

Your weekly income

≈ $5,954/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,374/wk

Rent share —

Fairbank vs State & National Average

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Pop: 26 Income: $710/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 26 Income: $849/wk Rent: $85/wk

Joel South

Pop: 26 Income: $985/wk Rent: $75/wk

Kinnabulla

Pop: 26 Income: $619/wk Rent: $58/wk

Koetong

Pop: 26 Income: $700/wk Rent: $305/wk

Koonda

Pop: 26 Income: $556/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairbank

What is the population of Fairbank VIC?

The population of Fairbank VIC is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Fairbank?

The median personal income in Fairbank VIC is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairbank VIC is $1,802. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairbank?

The median age in Fairbank VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairbank a good suburb to live in?

Fairbank is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 52.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20900. All dollar figures in AUD.