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Fairhaven VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fairhaven VIC is 390 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairhaven is $1,143 per week ($59,436 per year). Median rent in Fairhaven is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Fairhaven has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairhaven has a population density of 48.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fairhaven is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairhaven is $1,993.

There were 4 recorded offences in Fairhaven in 2025-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Fairhaven Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fairhaven Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,143/wk

$59,436 per year

#566 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,993/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fairhaven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (196) Female 49.6% (193)

Population Density

48.9

people per km²

390 people · 8.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,729

Family income/wk

Fairhaven Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairhaven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.0% 95 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.0% 49 dwellings

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

Fairhaven Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

2.2%

Germany

1.7%

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

Fairhaven Religion

No Religion

63.3%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

8.9%

Not stated

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Buddhism

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairhaven Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

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

Fairhaven Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Fairhaven Employment

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Unemployed

1.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

40.2% 130 people

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Employed full-time

30.7% 99 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.9% 90 people

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

Fairhaven Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.8%

Certificate III/IV

20.1%

Postgraduate Degree

16.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.8%

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

Fairhaven Occupation

Professionals

35.4%

Managers

23.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.8%

Labourers

6.2%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Fairhaven Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Architecture & Building

13.7%

Health

9.8%

Engineering

9.2%

Creative Arts

7.8%

Education

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

7.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Information Technology

2.0%

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

Fairhaven Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairhaven Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairhaven Marital Status

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Married

62.4% 211

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Separated

1.8% 6

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Divorced

5.3% 18

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 9

👤

Never married

27.8% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairhaven Ancestry

English

30.6%

Australian

29.6%

Scottish

12.1%

Irish

10.2%

Other

4.7%

German

4.6%

Italian

2.8%

Dutch

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Polish

0.9%

Croatian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairhaven School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.4%

Vocational Education

13.1%

Pre-school

9.8%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

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

Fairhaven Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.8% 6

✅

No need for assistance

99.2% 730

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

Fairhaven Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.5% 119

—

Not a volunteer

64.5% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairhaven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.0%

$800-$999/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fairhaven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.1%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.4%

Other

3.4%

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

Fairhaven Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.1%

2 vehicles

49.4%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

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

Fairhaven Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

36.7%

4 bedrooms

36.7%

5 bedrooms

10.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Fairhaven Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

39.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairhaven Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

754

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairhaven Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Fairhaven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairhaven Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairhaven Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 12

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Never served

96.4% 325

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fairhaven Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.2% 70

—

Did not provide

78.8% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairhaven Children Ever Born

No children

30.6%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

39.7%

3 children

14.9%

4 children

5.0%

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

Fairhaven When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2019

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

Fairhaven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

39.1%

15–29 hours

23.7%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

8.6%

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

Fairhaven Household Size

1 person

25.2%

2 persons

45.8%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairhaven Where Residents Moved From

Same address

338

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Fairhaven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.9%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairhaven Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fairhaven Schools

schools nearby

government

1112

avg ICSEA score

total students

Aireys Inlet Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 73 students

1112

ICSEA

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

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Fairhaven Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,023/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Fairhaven

Your weekly income

≈ $8,766/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,683/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Fairhaven vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Alma (Vic.)

Pop: 195 Income: $497/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dingee

Pop: 195 Income: $542/wk Rent: $100/wk

Killarney (Vic.)

Pop: 195 Income: $783/wk Rent: $300/wk

Korweinguboora

Pop: 196 Income: $606/wk Rent: $175/wk

Neerim East

Pop: 196 Income: $779/wk Rent: $166/wk

Won Wron

Pop: 196 Income: $743/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairhaven

What is the population of Fairhaven VIC?

The population of Fairhaven VIC is 390 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 48.9 people per km².Fairhaven is ranked #5,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fairhaven?

The median personal income in Fairhaven VIC is $1,143 per week, or $59,436 per year.The median household income is $2,023 per week.Family income is $2,729 per week.Fairhaven is ranked #566 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fairhaven?

Median rent in Fairhaven VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fairhaven ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairhaven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairhaven VIC is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairhaven?

The median age in Fairhaven VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairhaven a good suburb to live in?

Fairhaven is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 390.The median income is $1,143/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 20902. All dollar figures in AUD.