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Fernbrook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fernbrook NSW is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fernbrook is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Fernbrook is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Fernbrook has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Fernbrook has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fernbrook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernbrook is $1,107.

There were 2 recorded offences in Fernbrook in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Fernbrook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fernbrook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,107/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fernbrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (66) Female 49.6% (65)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

131 people · 43.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,424

Family income/wk

Fernbrook Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fernbrook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.7% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.3% 12 dwellings

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

Fernbrook Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Fernbrook Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Not stated

17.5%

Catholic

11.9%

Anglican

10.3%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.8%

Buddhism

3.2%

Lattr day Snts

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fernbrook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Fernbrook Employment

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Employed full-time

30.6% 30 people

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Employed part-time

33.7% 33 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 35 people

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

Fernbrook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.9%

Postgraduate Degree

11.3%

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

Fernbrook Occupation

Managers

53.8%

Professionals

17.9%

Labourers

12.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

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

Fernbrook Field of Study

Society & Culture

23.4%

Engineering

21.3%

Architecture & Building

10.6%

Agriculture & Environment

10.6%

Health

10.6%

Management & Commerce

10.6%

Creative Arts

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.4%

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

Fernbrook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fernbrook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

12.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fernbrook Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 67

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Divorced

14.7% 17

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Widowed

3.4% 4

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Never married

24.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fernbrook Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

26.7%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

7.2%

Irish

5.6%

Italian

4.4%

Dutch

3.9%

German

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fernbrook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Fernbrook Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 6

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No need for assistance

97.5% 230

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

Fernbrook Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.3% 27

—

Not a volunteer

72.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fernbrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fernbrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Walked only

10.8%

Did not go to work

10.8%

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

Fernbrook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.2%

2 vehicles

47.9%

3 vehicles

22.9%

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

Fernbrook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.5%

2 bedrooms

10.6%

3 bedrooms

61.7%

4 bedrooms

19.1%

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

Fernbrook Population Mobility

2.5%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fernbrook Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

225

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fernbrook Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Fernbrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.7%

$1-$149/wk

9.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fernbrook Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.4%

Couple — children under 15

30.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fernbrook Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 5

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Never served

95.3% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fernbrook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 13

—

Did not provide

87.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fernbrook Children Ever Born

No children

47.1%

2 children

14.7%

3 children

29.4%

4 children

8.8%

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

Fernbrook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Fernbrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.1%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

21.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

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

Fernbrook Household Size

1 person

26.8%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

7.1%

5 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fernbrook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

115

Moved from NSW

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

Fernbrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fernbrook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fernbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,271/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Fernbrook

Your weekly income

≈ $5,508/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $941/wk

Rent share 26.0%

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Fernbrook vs State & National Average

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Pallal

Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk

Corney Town

Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk

Cudgegong

Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk

Hogarth Range

Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lower Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fernbrook

What is the population of Fernbrook NSW?

The population of Fernbrook NSW is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Fernbrook is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fernbrook?

The median personal income in Fernbrook NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,271 per week.Family income is $1,424 per week.Fernbrook is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fernbrook?

Median rent in Fernbrook NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Fernbrook ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fernbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernbrook NSW is $1,107. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fernbrook?

The median age in Fernbrook NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fernbrook a good suburb to live in?

Fernbrook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 131.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 11509. All dollar figures in AUD.