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Fern Bay NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fern Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Fern Bay NSW is 4,046 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fern Bay is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Fern Bay is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Fern Bay has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Fern Bay has a population density of 487.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Fern Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Bay is $2,299.
There were 22 recorded offences in Fern Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).
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Fern Bay Population
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Fern Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fern Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fern Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Fern Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Fern Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Fern Bay Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Fern Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Fern Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Fern Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Fern Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Fern Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Fern Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Fern Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Fern Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Fern Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Fern Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Fern Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Fern Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Fern Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Fern Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Fern Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Fern Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Fern Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Fern Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Fern Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Fern Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Fern Bay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Fern Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Fern Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Fern Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Fern Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Fern Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Fern Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Fern Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Fern Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Fern Bay Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fern Bay
What is the population of Fern Bay NSW?
The population of Fern Bay NSW is 4,046 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 487.8 people per km².Fern Bay is ranked #1,901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Fern Bay?
The median personal income in Fern Bay NSW is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,435 per week.Family income is $2,104 per week.Fern Bay is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Fern Bay?
Median rent in Fern Bay NSW is $510 per week ($2,210 per month).Rent represents 35.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.Fern Bay ranks #547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Fern Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Bay NSW is $2,299. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Fern Bay?
The median age in Fern Bay NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Fern Bay a good suburb to live in?
Fern Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,046.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.5% 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: 11504. All dollar figures in AUD.