Victoria · Suburb Profile

Fawcett VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fawcett VIC is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fawcett is $982 per week ($51,064 per year). Median rent in Fawcett is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Fawcett has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Fawcett has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fawcett is $1,560.

There were 2 recorded offences in Fawcett in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

Fawcett Map

📍

Loading map…

Fawcett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fawcett Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$982/wk

$51,064 per year

🏠

Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

👤

Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fawcett Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.3% (49) Female 38.8% (31)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

82 people · 68.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Fawcett Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

25-29

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)

Fawcett Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

55.9% 19 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

44.1% 15 dwellings

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

Fawcett Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fawcett Religion

No Religion

65.4%

Anglican

21.0%

Catholic

9.9%

Not stated

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fawcett Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

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

Fawcett Employment

💼

Employed full-time

46.9% 30 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.2% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.9% 23 people

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

Fawcett Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

15.6%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Fawcett Occupation

Professionals

31.6%

Managers

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

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

Fawcett Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Health

20.0%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

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

Fawcett Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fawcett Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fawcett Marital Status

💍

Married

47.3% 35

↔️

Separated

4.1% 3

📋

Divorced

17.6% 13

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 3

👤

Never married

27.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fawcett Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

17.3%

Scottish

8.2%

German

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fawcett School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

54.5%

Primary — Government

45.5%

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

Fawcett Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 164

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

Fawcett Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

40.0% 28

—

Not a volunteer

60.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fawcett Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fawcett How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.6%

Walked only

11.4%

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

Fawcett Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

56.7%

4+ vehicles

26.7%

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

Fawcett Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

35.5%

4 bedrooms

48.4%

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

Fawcett Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fawcett Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

149

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fawcett Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Fawcett Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

19.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fawcett Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.6%

Couple — no children

38.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fawcett Military Service

🏅

Previously served

14.5% 10

👤

Never served

85.5% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fawcett Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 9

—

Did not provide

86.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fawcett Children Ever Born

2 children

54.5%

3 children

45.5%

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

Fawcett Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

37.9%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

30.3%

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

Fawcett Household Size

1 person

34.3%

2 persons

31.4%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fawcett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Fawcett Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fawcett Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fawcett Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,035/wk

Median Rent $425/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Fawcett

Your weekly income

≈ $8,818/month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $1,610/wk

Rent share 20.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lake Wendouree

Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $321/wk Save: $104/wk

Somers

Income: $874/wk Rent: $391/wk Save: $34/wk

Yackandandah

Income: $813/wk Rent: $306/wk Save: $119/wk

Anglesea

Income: $852/wk Rent: $405/wk Save: $20/wk

Mount Macedon

Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $95/wk

Panton Hill

Income: $915/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $75/wk

Moorooduc

Income: $837/wk Rent: $351/wk Save: $74/wk

Lorne (Vic.)

Income: $893/wk Rent: $363/wk Save: $62/wk

Fawcett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barkstead

Pop: 41 Income: $703/wk

Colbrook

Pop: 41 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

Delegate River

Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk

Drumanure

Pop: 41 Income: $537/wk Rent: $320/wk

Dry Diggings

Pop: 41 Income: $550/wk Rent: $321/wk

Illabarook

Pop: 41 Income: $687/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Fawcett

Fawcett vs Barkstead →Fawcett vs Colbrook →Fawcett vs Delegate River →Fawcett vs Drumanure →

Frequently Asked Questions About Fawcett

What is the population of Fawcett VIC?

The population of Fawcett VIC is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Fawcett?

The median personal income in Fawcett VIC is $982 per week, or $51,064 per year.The median household income is $2,035 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.

How much is rent in Fawcett?

Median rent in Fawcett VIC is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fawcett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fawcett VIC 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 Fawcett?

The median age in Fawcett VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fawcett a good suburb to live in?

Fawcett is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 82.The median income is $982/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Melbourne Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20908. All dollar figures in AUD.