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Fern Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fern Hill VIC is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fern Hill is $1,112 per week ($57,824 per year). Median rent in Fern Hill is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Fern Hill has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Fern Hill has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fern Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Hill is $2,252.

There were 3 recorded offences in Fern Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Fern Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fern Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,112/wk

$57,824 per year

#668 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,252/mo

Avg household size: —

Fern Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (67) Female 48.1% (62)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

125 people · 18.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Fern Hill Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

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)

Fern Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.8% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.2% 18 dwellings

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

Fern Hill Country of Birth

Australia

86.7%

England

13.3%

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

Fern Hill Religion

No Religion

47.6%

Not stated

23.0%

Catholic

13.5%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Anglican

5.6%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fern Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

78.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Fern Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 30 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 22 people

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

Fern Hill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

Certificate III/IV

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

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

Fern Hill Occupation

Professionals

38.9%

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Labourers

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

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

Fern Hill Field of Study

Health

25.6%

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Creative Arts

12.8%

Engineering

10.3%

Education

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Information Technology

7.7%

Society & Culture

7.7%

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

Fern Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fern Hill Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

37.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$4,000+/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fern Hill Marital Status

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Married

73.6% 81

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Widowed

4.5% 5

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Never married

21.8% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fern Hill Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

30.4%

Scottish

14.1%

Irish

12.6%

Greek

3.7%

Dutch

3.0%

Other

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fern Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

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

Fern Hill Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.6% 3

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No need for assistance

98.4% 181

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

Fern Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 11

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fern Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fern Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Walked only

14.6%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Did not go to work

7.3%

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

Fern Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

43.9%

3 vehicles

29.3%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Fern Hill Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

52.8%

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

Fern Hill Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

37.0%

moved in the last 5 years

53.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fern Hill Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

194

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fern Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Fern Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fern Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.9%

Couple — no children

39.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fern Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 13

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Did not provide

82.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fern Hill Children Ever Born

No children

13.6%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

40.9%

3 children

27.3%

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

Fern Hill When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Fern Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

43.6%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

5.1%

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

Fern Hill Household Size

1 person

16.2%

2 persons

48.6%

4 persons

27.0%

5 persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fern Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Fern Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fern Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2020

2022

2023

2025

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

Fern Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Fern Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $1,831/wk

Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $68/wk

Fern Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barnawartha North

Pop: 188 Income: $870/wk Rent: $210/wk

Flynn (Vic.)

Pop: 188 Income: $969/wk Rent: $258/wk

Kolora

Pop: 188 Income: $808/wk Rent: $180/wk

Parwan

Pop: 188 Income: $547/wk Rent: $238/wk

Three Bridges

Pop: 188 Income: $654/wk Rent: $230/wk

Ruby

Pop: 187 Income: $836/wk Rent: $320/wk

Compare Fern Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fern Hill

What is the population of Fern Hill VIC?

The population of Fern Hill VIC is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Fern Hill is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fern Hill?

The median personal income in Fern Hill VIC is $1,112 per week, or $57,824 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Fern Hill is ranked #668 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fern Hill?

Median rent in Fern Hill VIC is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fern Hill ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fern Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fern Hill VIC is $2,252. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fern Hill?

The median age in Fern Hill VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fern Hill a good suburb to live in?

Fern Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 125.The median income is $1,112/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20912. All dollar figures in AUD.