Suburbs Ferndale (Vic.)

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Ferndale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ferndale VIC is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferndale is $855 per week ($44,460 per year). Ferndale has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferndale has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferndale is $1,567.

There were 1 recorded offences in Ferndale in 2025-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Ferndale, Victoria — 38.3087°S, 145.9403°E

Crime: Low Med High

Ferndale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ferndale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$855/wk
$44,460 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,567/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ferndale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (30) Female 41.2% (21)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
48 people · 15.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Ferndale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ferndale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 8 dwellings

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

Ferndale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ferndale Religion

Catholic
38.0%
No Religion
34.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
20.0%
Anglican
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ferndale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.4%

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

Ferndale Employment

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Employed full-time
48.6% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
40.5% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
10.8% 4 people

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

Ferndale Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%

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

Ferndale Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Ferndale Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
19.0%
Education
19.0%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Society & Culture
14.3%

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

Ferndale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ferndale Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ferndale Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 28
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Never married
33.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ferndale Ancestry

Australian
26.7%
Irish
20.0%
English
17.3%
Dutch
13.3%
Other
9.3%
Italian
5.3%
French
4.0%
Scottish
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ferndale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Catholic
37.5%

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

Ferndale Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 100

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

Ferndale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
39.5% 15
—
Not a volunteer
60.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ferndale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ferndale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.8%
Did not go to work
23.5%
Walked only
17.6%

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

Ferndale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
52.9%
3 vehicles
23.5%

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

Ferndale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Ferndale Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
85.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ferndale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
97
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ferndale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Ferndale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
21.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ferndale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.8%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ferndale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 4
—
Did not provide
89.7% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ferndale Children Ever Born

1 child
100.0%

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

Ferndale When Migrants Arrived

2017
4

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

Ferndale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Ferndale Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
45.0%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ferndale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ferndale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Ferndale Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Ferndale

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,625/wk
Rent share —

Ferndale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferndale

What is the population of Ferndale VIC?

The population of Ferndale VIC is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Ferndale?

The median personal income in Ferndale VIC is $855 per week, or $44,460 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferndale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferndale VIC is $1,567. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferndale?

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

Is Ferndale a good suburb to live in?

Ferndale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 48.The median income is $855/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20914. All dollar figures in AUD.