Fentonbury TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fentonbury, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fentonbury TAS is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fentonbury is $461 per week ($23,972 per year). Median rent in Fentonbury is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Fentonbury has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Fentonbury has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fentonbury is $840.

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Fentonbury Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fentonbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$461/wk
$23,972 per year
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$840/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Fentonbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (44) Female 47.0% (39)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
88 people · 17.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,208
Family income/wk

Fentonbury Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fentonbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.2% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Fentonbury Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fentonbury Religion

No Religion
62.9%
Catholic
12.4%
Anglican
10.1%
Not stated
9.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fentonbury Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Fentonbury Employment

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Employed full-time
26.8% 19 people
Employed part-time
25.4% 18 people
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Not in labour force
47.9% 34 people

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

Fentonbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.4%
Postgraduate Degree
14.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%

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

Fentonbury Occupation

Community & Personal Service
53.3%
Labourers
26.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%

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

Fentonbury Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences
36.4%
Health
36.4%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%

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

Fentonbury Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fentonbury Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.9%
$500-$649/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fentonbury Marital Status

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Married
48.5% 33
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Separated
4.4% 3
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Divorced
5.9% 4
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Never married
41.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fentonbury Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
30.4%
Irish
10.7%
New Zealander
8.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
Other
3.6%
Dutch
2.7%
Scottish
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fentonbury School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
63.6%
Primary — Government
36.4%

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

Fentonbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
16.7% 25
No need for assistance
83.3% 125

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

Fentonbury Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.1% 8
Not a volunteer
87.9% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fentonbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
55.6%
$800-$999/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fentonbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.4%
Car (passenger)
11.8%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Fentonbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3 vehicles
26.9%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Fentonbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.4%
2 bedrooms
32.1%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
10.7%

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

Fentonbury Population Mobility

32.1%
moved in the last year
56.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fentonbury Indigenous Population

5.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
143
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fentonbury Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Mental health
8
Cancer
4
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4
Asthma
3

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

Fentonbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fentonbury Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
26.6%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fentonbury Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.9% 19
Did not provide
72.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fentonbury Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
44.4%
4 children
27.8%

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

Fentonbury When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5

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

Fentonbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
21.6%
15–29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
20.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Fentonbury Household Size

1 person
25.8%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fentonbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from TAS
17

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

Fentonbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fentonbury Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
891
avg ICSEA score
54
total students
Westerway Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 54 students
891
ICSEA

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

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Fentonbury Rent Prices & Affordability

35%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 35.2%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Fentonbury

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $626/wk
Rent share 35.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fentonbury vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fentonbury

What is the population of Fentonbury TAS?

The population of Fentonbury TAS is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Fentonbury?

The median personal income in Fentonbury TAS is $461 per week, or $23,972 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.

How much is rent in Fentonbury?

Median rent in Fentonbury TAS is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 35.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Fentonbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fentonbury TAS is $840. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fentonbury?

The median age in Fentonbury TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fentonbury a good suburb to live in?

Fentonbury is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 88.The median income is $461/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.2% 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: 60198. All dollar figures in AUD.