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Fernleigh NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fernleigh NSW is 298 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fernleigh is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Fernleigh is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Fernleigh has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Fernleigh has a population density of 26.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fernleigh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernleigh is $2,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fernleigh in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Fernleigh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fernleigh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$805/wk

$41,860 per year

#3540 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fernleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (156) Female 47.5% (141)

Population Density

26.0

people per km²

298 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,200

Family income/wk

Fernleigh 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)

Fernleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.8% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.2% 32 dwellings

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

Fernleigh Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

8.0%

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

Fernleigh Religion

No Religion

57.9%

Catholic

17.4%

Anglican

8.0%

Not stated

7.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.7%

Other Religions Tot

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fernleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Fernleigh Employment

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Employed full-time

33.2% 74 people

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Employed part-time

30.0% 67 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

33.2% 74 people

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

Fernleigh Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Certificate III/IV

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

11.0%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Fernleigh Occupation

Professionals

28.2%

Managers

23.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.5%

Sales Workers

9.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Labourers

5.8%

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

Fernleigh Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Society & Culture

20.4%

Creative Arts

9.2%

Agriculture & Environment

9.2%

Education

9.2%

Engineering

7.1%

Health

7.1%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.1%

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

Fernleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fernleigh Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fernleigh Marital Status

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Married

50.2% 121

↔️

Separated

2.1% 5

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Divorced

7.5% 18

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Never married

40.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fernleigh Ancestry

English

30.1%

Australian

28.6%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

10.4%

Other

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Italian

3.5%

Dutch

2.0%

Russian

2.0%

German

1.7%

Chinese

1.5%

Croatian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fernleigh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Catholic

15.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.3%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

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

Fernleigh Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 15

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 535

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

Fernleigh Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 43

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fernleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

24.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

36.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fernleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.4%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Walked only

3.9%

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

Fernleigh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

45.2%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

18.3%

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

Fernleigh Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.1%

3 bedrooms

41.4%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Fernleigh Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

24.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fernleigh Indigenous Population

4.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

506

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fernleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes

Dementia

Cancer

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

Fernleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fernleigh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

25.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fernleigh Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 5

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Never served

97.8% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fernleigh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 26

—

Did not provide

88.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fernleigh Children Ever Born

No children

44.1%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

18.6%

3 children

28.4%

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

Fernleigh When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Fernleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

36.9%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

14.2%

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

Fernleigh Household Size

1 person

16.2%

2 persons

36.2%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fernleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

257

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Fernleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.7%

Step family — no other children

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fernleigh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fernleigh Schools

schools nearby

government

1045

avg ICSEA score

166

total students

Teven-Tintenbar Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 133 students

1057

ICSEA

Fernleigh Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 33 students

1032

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Fernleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,024/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Fernleigh

Your weekly income

≈ $8,771/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,574/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Fernleigh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 149 Income: $627/wk Rent: $210/wk

Camden Head

Pop: 149 Income: $629/wk Rent: $393/wk

Ebor

Pop: 149 Income: $609/wk Rent: $220/wk

Ettrick (NSW)

Pop: 149 Income: $581/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 149 Income: $596/wk Rent: $280/wk

Milbrodale

Pop: 149 Income: $674/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fernleigh

What is the population of Fernleigh NSW?

The population of Fernleigh NSW is 298 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.0 people per km².Fernleigh is ranked #6,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fernleigh?

The median personal income in Fernleigh NSW is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $2,024 per week.Family income is $2,200 per week.Fernleigh is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fernleigh?

Median rent in Fernleigh NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fernleigh ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fernleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernleigh NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fernleigh?

The median age in Fernleigh NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fernleigh a good suburb to live in?

Fernleigh is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 298.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 11511. All dollar figures in AUD.