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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
Fernbank Median Income & Rent
Fernbank Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Fernbank Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fernbank Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fernbank Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Fernbank Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Fernbank Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Fernbank Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Fernbank Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Fernbank Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Fernbank Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Fernbank Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Fernbank Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Fernbank Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Fernbank Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Fernbank School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Fernbank Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Fernbank Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Fernbank Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Fernbank How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Fernbank Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Fernbank Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Fernbank Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Fernbank Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Fernbank Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Fernbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Fernbank Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Fernbank Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Fernbank Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Fernbank Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Fernbank When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Fernbank Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Fernbank Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Fernbank Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Fernbank Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Fernbank Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Fernbank Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.