Fernbank VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fernbank VIC is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fernbank is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Fernbank is $200 per week ($867 per month). Fernbank has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Fernbank has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fernbank is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernbank is $1,222.

There were 9 recorded offences in Fernbank in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Fernbank Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fernbank Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
#6992 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,222/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Fernbank Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (100) Female 47.9% (92)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
194 people · 120.5 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,763
Family income/wk

Fernbank Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Fernbank Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.6% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.4% 31 dwellings

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

Fernbank Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

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

Fernbank Religion

No Religion
44.1%
Catholic
15.9%
Anglican
13.8%
Not stated
8.7%
Uniting Church
6.2%
Other Religions Tot
4.1%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
4.1%
Christian (other)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fernbank Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Fernbank Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 54 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 34 people
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Unemployed
10.8% 17 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.5% 53 people

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

Fernbank Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.5%

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

Fernbank Occupation

Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Managers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.2%
Labourers
11.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Clerical & Administrative
5.8%
Professionals
5.8%

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

Fernbank Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.6%
Education
14.5%
Agriculture & Environment
14.5%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Engineering
10.9%
Health
9.1%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%

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

Fernbank Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fernbank Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
19.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fernbank Marital Status

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Married
45.7% 74
↔️
Separated
4.3% 7
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Divorced
11.1% 18
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 9
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Never married
33.3% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fernbank Ancestry

English
39.4%
Australian
29.9%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
5.2%
Other
4.8%
German
3.0%
Dutch
2.6%
French
1.3%
Italian
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fernbank School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
44.4%
Secondary — Government
25.9%
Vocational Education
18.5%
Pre-school
11.1%

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

Fernbank Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 6
No need for assistance
98.3% 339

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

Fernbank Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.0% 35
Not a volunteer
76.0% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fernbank Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.4%
$300-$449/mo
9.4%
$600-$799/mo
18.8%
$800-$999/mo
9.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fernbank How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Did not go to work
10.4%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Other
4.5%

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

Fernbank Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Fernbank Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
54.3%
4 bedrooms
24.3%
5 bedrooms
8.6%

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

Fernbank Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fernbank Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
350
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fernbank Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
11
Asthma
11
Kidney disease
5
Lung condition
4
Cancer
4
Stroke
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Fernbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
14.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fernbank Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.7%
Couple — no children
32.0%
Couple — no children under 15
17.3%
One parent — children under 15
10.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fernbank Military Service

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Previously served
3.4% 5
👤
Never served
96.6% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fernbank Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 23
Did not provide
83.9% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fernbank Children Ever Born

No children
23.9%
1 child
19.6%
2 children
26.1%
3 children
30.4%

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

Fernbank When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3

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

Fernbank Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

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

Fernbank Household Size

1 person
20.3%
2 persons
37.8%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
14.9%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fernbank Where Residents Moved From

Same address
160
Moved from VIC
6

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

Fernbank Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.0%
Step family — no other children
15.0%
Blended family — no other children
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fernbank Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Property Damage
3
Justice Procedures
3
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Fernbank Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,531/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Fernbank

≈ $6,634/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,331/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fernbank vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Fernbank

What is the population of Fernbank VIC?

The population of Fernbank VIC is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Fernbank is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fernbank?

The median personal income in Fernbank VIC is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,763 per week.Fernbank is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fernbank?

Median rent in Fernbank VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fernbank ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fernbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernbank VIC is $1,222. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fernbank?

The median age in Fernbank VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fernbank a good suburb to live in?

Fernbank is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 194.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 20913. All dollar figures in AUD.