Fairbridge WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fairbridge, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fairbridge WA is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairbridge is $1,016 per week ($52,832 per year). Median rent in Fairbridge is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Fairbridge has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairbridge has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fairbridge is England. The most common religion is Not stated (25% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairbridge is $3,359.

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Fairbridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fairbridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,016/wk
$52,832 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,359/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 1 per bedroom

Fairbridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (29) Female 51.7% (31)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
55 people · 112.9 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,999
Family income/wk

Fairbridge Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairbridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Fairbridge Country of Birth

Australia
83.3%
England
16.7%

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

Fairbridge Religion

Not stated
25.0%
Catholic
23.1%
No Religion
15.4%
Pentecostal
15.4%
Uniting Church
7.7%
Anglican
7.7%
Baptist
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairbridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Fairbridge Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Fairbridge Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 17 people
Employed part-time
8.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
41.2% 14 people

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

Fairbridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%

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

Fairbridge Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
47.4%
Managers
36.8%
Labourers
15.8%

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

Fairbridge Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Fairbridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairbridge Weekly Household Income

$3,500-$3,999/wk
40.0%
$4,000+/wk
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairbridge Marital Status

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Married
71.4% 30
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Divorced
7.1% 3
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Never married
21.4% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairbridge Ancestry

Australian
33.8%
English
28.2%
Irish
14.1%
Other
8.5%
Scottish
5.6%
Welsh
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairbridge School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Fairbridge Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 80

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

Fairbridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 12
Not a volunteer
66.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairbridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Fairbridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Fairbridge Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.3%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Fairbridge Population Mobility

20.4%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairbridge Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
86
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairbridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Fairbridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$3,500+/wk
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairbridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.0%
Couple — no children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children
28.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairbridge Military Service

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Previously served
12.8% 5
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Never served
87.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fairbridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 4
Did not provide
88.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairbridge Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Fairbridge When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
10

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

Fairbridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.0%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
40.0%

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

Fairbridge Household Size

2 persons
57.1%
6+ persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairbridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Fairbridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairbridge Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
912
avg ICSEA score
167
total students
Fairbridge College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 167 students
912
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Fairbridge Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,625/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.9%

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

If you earn X in Fairbridge

≈ $15,708/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $3,375/wk
Rent share 6.9%

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Fairbridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairbridge

What is the population of Fairbridge WA?

The population of Fairbridge WA is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Fairbridge?

The median personal income in Fairbridge WA is $1,016 per week, or $52,832 per year.The median household income is $3,625 per week.Family income is $2,999 per week.

How much is rent in Fairbridge?

Median rent in Fairbridge WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 6.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairbridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairbridge WA is $3,359. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairbridge?

The median age in Fairbridge WA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairbridge a good suburb to live in?

Fairbridge is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 55.The median income is $1,016/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50499. All dollar figures in AUD.