Fern Gully NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fern Gully, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fern Gully NSW is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fern Gully is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Fern Gully is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Fern Gully has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Fern Gully has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Gully is $2,383.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fern Gully in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Fern Gully Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fern Gully Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Fern Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (22) Female 51.1% (23)

Population Density

13.8
people per km²
47 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Fern Gully Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fern Gully Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Fern Gully Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fern Gully Religion

No Religion
29.5%
Anglican
20.5%
Not stated
20.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
18.2%
Catholic
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fern Gully Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.1%

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

Fern Gully Employment

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Employed full-time
40.5% 15 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
43.2% 16 people

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

Fern Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%

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

Fern Gully Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
38.9%
Managers
22.2%
Professionals
22.2%
Sales Workers
16.7%

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

Fern Gully Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Architecture & Building
27.8%
Management & Commerce
22.2%

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

Fern Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fern Gully Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fern Gully Marital Status

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Married
59.5% 22
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Divorced
16.2% 6
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Widowed
8.1% 3
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Never married
16.2% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fern Gully Ancestry

Australian
35.8%
English
24.5%
Scottish
17.0%
Irish
11.3%
Italian
5.7%
Maltese
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fern Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Fern Gully Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Fern Gully Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 10
Not a volunteer
75.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fern Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fern Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Fern Gully Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3 vehicles
46.7%

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

Fern Gully Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
21.4%
5 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Fern Gully Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
48.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fern Gully Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
77
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fern Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
3

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

Fern Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
23.1%
$3,500+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fern Gully Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.3%
Couple — children under 15
13.6%
One parent — children under 15
13.6%
One parent — no children under 15
11.4%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fern Gully Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 3
Did not provide
91.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fern Gully Children Ever Born

2 children
73.3%
3 children
26.7%

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

Fern Gully When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Fern Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
20.5%
30+ hours
15.4%
Did not do domestic work
7.7%

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

Fern Gully Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fern Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Fern Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Fern Gully Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
946
avg ICSEA score
3,062
total students
Australian Christian College - Singleton Independent
Combined · K-12 · 389 students
1005
ICSEA
St Catherine's Catholic College Catholic
Combined · K-12 · 1,010 students
974
ICSEA
Singleton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
950
ICSEA
Singleton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 877 students
901
ICSEA
King Street Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
900
ICSEA

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

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Fern Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.4%

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

If you earn X in Fern Gully

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $2,410/wk
Rent share 12.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fern Gully vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fern Gully

What is the population of Fern Gully NSW?

The population of Fern Gully NSW is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Fern Gully?

The median personal income in Fern Gully NSW is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Fern Gully?

Median rent in Fern Gully NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fern Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Gully NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fern Gully?

The median age in Fern Gully NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fern Gully a good suburb to live in?

Fern Gully is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 47.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% 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: 11505. All dollar figures in AUD.