Fairy Dell VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fairy Dell VIC is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairy Dell is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Fairy Dell is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Fairy Dell has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairy Dell has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairy Dell is $987.

There were 5 recorded offences in Fairy Dell in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Fairy Dell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fairy Dell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$987/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fairy Dell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (47) Female 50.5% (48)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
93 people · 28.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Fairy Dell Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairy Dell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 12 dwellings

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

Fairy Dell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fairy Dell Religion

No Religion
35.4%
Catholic
33.3%
Anglican
10.4%
Uniting Church
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%
Not stated
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairy Dell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Fairy Dell Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 29 people
Employed part-time
29.9% 20 people
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Not in labour force
26.9% 18 people

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

Fairy Dell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Bachelor Degree
7.1%

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

Fairy Dell Occupation

Managers
38.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.8%
Labourers
16.1%
Professionals
9.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%

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

Fairy Dell Field of Study

Engineering
20.6%
Agriculture & Environment
20.6%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Education
11.8%
Health
11.8%
Management & Commerce
11.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%

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

Fairy Dell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairy Dell Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.9%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fairy Dell Marital Status

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Married
47.6% 39
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Divorced
12.2% 10
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Widowed
3.7% 3
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Never married
36.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairy Dell Ancestry

English
38.6%
Australian
37.7%
Scottish
10.5%
Irish
9.6%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairy Dell School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
30.0%
Primary — Catholic
16.7%
Secondary — Catholic
16.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.3%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Primary — Government
10.0%

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

Fairy Dell Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 176

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

Fairy Dell Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.7% 7
Not a volunteer
90.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairy Dell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fairy Dell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Walked only
11.1%
Car (passenger)
8.3%
Did not go to work
8.3%

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

Fairy Dell Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Fairy Dell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.3%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
10.0%

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

Fairy Dell Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
74.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairy Dell Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
176
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairy Dell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Cancer
4

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

Fairy Dell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairy Dell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.7%
Couple — no children
35.1%
Couple — no children under 15
12.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairy Dell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 13
Did not provide
83.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairy Dell Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
2 children
36.4%

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

Fairy Dell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.3%
5–14 hours
21.3%
15–29 hours
18.7%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.7%

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

Fairy Dell Household Size

1 person
12.9%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
9.7%
4 persons
9.7%
5 persons
12.9%
6+ persons
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairy Dell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
80
Moved from VIC
14

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

Fairy Dell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Blended family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fairy Dell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
5

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Fairy Dell Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
971
avg ICSEA score
524
total students
Rochester Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 181 students
978
ICSEA
Rochester Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 343 students
964
ICSEA

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

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Fairy Dell Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Fairy Dell

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,547/wk
Rent share 14.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fairy Dell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairy Dell

What is the population of Fairy Dell VIC?

The population of Fairy Dell VIC is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Fairy Dell?

The median personal income in Fairy Dell VIC is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Fairy Dell?

Median rent in Fairy Dell VIC is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairy Dell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairy Dell VIC is $987. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairy Dell?

The median age in Fairy Dell VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairy Dell a good suburb to live in?

Fairy Dell is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 93.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 20904. All dollar figures in AUD.