Fairymead QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fairymead QLD is 28 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fairymead is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Fairymead is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Fairymead has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Fairymead has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairymead is $2,500.

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Fairymead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fairymead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fairymead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (16) Female 44.8% (13)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
28 people · 59.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Fairymead Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fairymead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 4 dwellings

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

Fairymead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fairymead Religion

No Religion
42.4%
Anglican
36.4%
Catholic
12.1%
Uniting Church
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fairymead Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.4%

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

Fairymead Employment

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Employed full-time
17.6% 3 people
Employed part-time
41.2% 7 people
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Not in labour force
41.2% 7 people

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

Fairymead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Fairymead Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Fairymead Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Fairymead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fairymead Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 12
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Divorced
37.5% 9
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Never married
12.5% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fairymead Ancestry

English
51.4%
Australian
14.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.3%
Other
11.4%
Scottish
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fairymead School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Fairymead Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 54

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

Fairymead Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.0% 3
Not a volunteer
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fairymead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Fairymead Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
30.8%

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

Fairymead Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Fairymead Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
48.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fairymead Indigenous Population

13.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
44
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fairymead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
27.3%
$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$500-$649/wk
22.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fairymead Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.8%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%
Couple — children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fairymead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 4
Did not provide
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fairymead Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Fairymead When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Fairymead Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
45.5%
15–29 hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
36.4%

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

Fairymead Household Size

2 persons
62.5%
4 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fairymead Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Fairymead

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,115/wk
Rent share 18.9%

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Fairymead vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairymead

What is the population of Fairymead QLD?

The population of Fairymead QLD is 28 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Fairymead?

The median personal income in Fairymead QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Fairymead?

Median rent in Fairymead QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fairymead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fairymead QLD is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fairymead?

The median age in Fairymead QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fairymead a good suburb to live in?

Fairymead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 28.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 31018. All dollar figures in AUD.