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Fairview Park SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fairview Park, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fairview Park SA is 3,792 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairview Park is $872 per week ($45,344 per year). Median rent in Fairview Park is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Fairview Park has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairview Park has a population density of 1465.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fairview Park is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairview Park is $1,560.

There were 36 recorded offences in Fairview Park in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (12 offences).

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Fairview Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fairview Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$872/wk

$45,344 per year

#2475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fairview Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,902) Female 49.9% (1,895)

Population Density

1465.2

people per km²

3,792 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,220

Family income/wk

Fairview Park 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairview Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.5% 511 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.5% 750 dwellings

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

Fairview Park Country of Birth

Australia

86.3%

England

12.6%

Germany

0.8%

India

0.3%

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

Fairview Park Religion

No Religion

57.5%

Catholic

13.4%

Anglican

10.8%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Baptist

2.7%

Lutheran

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairview Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Fairview Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.0%

Italian

15.4%

Bengali

13.5%

IAL Punjabi

13.5%

Khmer

9.6%

German

7.7%

Japan

7.7%

Arabic

7.7%

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

Fairview Park Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 1,200 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 687 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 84 people

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Not in labour force

33.0% 971 people

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

Fairview Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.7%

Bachelor Degree

24.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Fairview Park Occupation

Professionals

27.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.6%

Managers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

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

Fairview Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.5%

Engineering

18.3%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Health

12.5%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Education

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Information Technology

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Fairview Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairview Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairview Park Marital Status

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Married

52.0% 1,625

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Separated

2.9% 91

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Divorced

8.6% 269

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Widowed

4.4% 137

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Never married

32.0% 1,000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairview Park Ancestry

English

37.6%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

6.6%

German

5.7%

Other

4.3%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Polish

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairview Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.1%

Secondary — Government

20.2%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Secondary — Catholic

8.3%

Pre-school

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

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

Fairview Park Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.1% 375

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 7,012

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

Fairview Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.6% 532

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 2,499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairview Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fairview Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Bus

5.2%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Other

0.9%

Walked only

0.6%

Bicycle

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Truck

0.3%

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

Fairview Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

44.1%

3 vehicles

17.3%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

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

Fairview Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

2.1%

3 bedrooms

62.7%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Fairview Park Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairview Park Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

7,325

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairview Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

335

Asthma

176

Arthritis

152

Heart disease

117

Diabetes

104

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Fairview Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairview Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.3%

Couple — no children

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairview Park Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 5

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.0% 90

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Never served

96.8% 2,938

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fairview Park Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 419

—

Did not provide

86.1% 2,604

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairview Park Children Ever Born

No children

32.1%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

35.7%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

0.2%

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

Fairview Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

167

1971–1980

102

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

150

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

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

Fairview Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Fairview Park Household Size

1 person

18.9%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

16.5%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairview Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,332

Moved from SA

255

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

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

Fairview Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.3%

Step family — no other children

8.3%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairview Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 36 total

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Fairview Park Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

3,693

total students

Tea Tree Gully Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 117 students

1073

ICSEA

Saint David's Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 306 students

1063

ICSEA

Our Lady of Hope School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 292 students

1045

ICSEA

Banksia Park School R-6 Government

Primary · R-6 · 240 students

1037

ICSEA

Fairview Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 260 students

1027

ICSEA

Golden Grove Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 495 students

1021

ICSEA

Greenwith Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 558 students

1019

ICSEA

Banksia Park International High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,055 students

1009

ICSEA

Surrey Downs Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 148 students

986

ICSEA

Ridgehaven Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 222 students

983

ICSEA

Pinnacle College - Golden Grove Independent

Combined

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

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Fairview Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,913/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Fairview Park

Your weekly income

≈ $8,290/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,543/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Fairview Park vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,910 Income: $684/wk Rent: $353/wk

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Pop: 1,922 Income: $979/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,943 Income: $623/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 1,950 Income: $746/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 1,951 Income: $647/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,953 Income: $1,158/wk Rent: $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Park

What is the population of Fairview Park SA?

The population of Fairview Park SA is 3,792 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1465.2 people per km².Fairview Park is ranked #2,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fairview Park?

The median personal income in Fairview Park SA is $872 per week, or $45,344 per year.The median household income is $1,913 per week.Family income is $2,220 per week.Fairview Park is ranked #2,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fairview Park?

Median rent in Fairview Park SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fairview Park ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairview Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairview Park SA is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairview Park?

The median age in Fairview Park SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairview Park a good suburb to live in?

Fairview Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,792.The median income is $872/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 40429. All dollar figures in AUD.