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Fairy Bower QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fairy Bower, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fairy Bower QLD is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairy Bower is $532 per week ($27,664 per year). Median rent in Fairy Bower is $225 per week ($975 per month). Fairy Bower has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairy Bower has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairy Bower is $1,400.

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Fairy Bower Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fairy Bower Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$532/wk

$27,664 per year

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fairy Bower Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (45) Female 51.6% (48)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

99 people · 24.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Fairy Bower Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

25-29

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairy Bower Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.5% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.5% 17 dwellings

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

Fairy Bower Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fairy Bower Religion

Anglican

28.0%

No Religion

24.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.7%

Uniting Church

9.7%

Not stated

9.7%

Catholic

9.7%

Baptist

5.4%

Church Christ

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairy Bower Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Fairy Bower Employment

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Employed full-time

32.1% 25 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 18 people

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Unemployed

6.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

38.5% 30 people

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

Fairy Bower Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.1%

Bachelor Degree

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.5%

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

Fairy Bower Occupation

Professionals

36.4%

Managers

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

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

Fairy Bower Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Education

23.8%

Health

19.0%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

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

Fairy Bower Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairy Bower Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

14.7%

$650-$799/wk

20.6%

$800-$999/wk

23.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairy Bower Marital Status

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Married

52.7% 48

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Separated

12.1% 11

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Divorced

6.6% 6

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

25.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairy Bower Ancestry

Australian

46.5%

English

28.7%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

6.2%

German

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairy Bower School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Fairy Bower Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.3% 19

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No need for assistance

88.7% 149

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

Fairy Bower Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.5% 22

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairy Bower Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

62.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fairy Bower How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Truck

13.2%

Walked only

10.5%

Did not go to work

7.9%

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

Fairy Bower Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.3%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

22.0%

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

Fairy Bower Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

30.8%

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

Fairy Bower Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

20.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairy Bower Indigenous Population

7.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

163

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairy Bower Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Fairy Bower Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

13.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

18.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairy Bower Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.6%

Couple — children under 15

34.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairy Bower Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 3

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Never served

96.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fairy Bower Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 13

—

Did not provide

83.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairy Bower Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

16.7%

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

Fairy Bower Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

40.8%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

6.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

Fairy Bower Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

19.0%

6+ persons

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairy Bower Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Fairy Bower Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairy Bower Schools

schools nearby

government

991

avg ICSEA score

2,914

total students

The Rockhampton Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,472 students

1069

ICSEA

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students

1026

ICSEA

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 405 students

1022

ICSEA

The Hall State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students

936

ICSEA

Crescent Lagoon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 362 students

903

ICSEA

The Rockhampton Grammar School - Quarry Street Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Fairy Bower Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Fairy Bower

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $837/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Fairy Bower vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Alice Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $550/wk Rent: $110/wk

Beebo

Pop: 50 Income: $464/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bella Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $433/wk Rent: $365/wk

Coal Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $710/wk Rent: $90/wk

Fordsdale

Pop: 50 Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk

Gilldora

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairy Bower

What is the population of Fairy Bower QLD?

The population of Fairy Bower QLD is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Fairy Bower?

The median personal income in Fairy Bower QLD is $532 per week, or $27,664 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Fairy Bower?

Median rent in Fairy Bower QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairy Bower?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairy Bower QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairy Bower?

The median age in Fairy Bower QLD is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairy Bower a good suburb to live in?

Fairy Bower is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 99.The median income is $532/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 31016. All dollar figures in AUD.