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Fernside NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fernside NSW is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fernside is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Fernside is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Fernside has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Fernside has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernside is $2,600.

There were 2 recorded offences in Fernside in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Fernside Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fernside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Fernside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (28) Female 49.1% (27)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

55 people · 14.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Fernside Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fernside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.7% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.3% 6 dwellings

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

Fernside Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fernside Religion

No Religion

40.8%

Catholic

26.5%

Not stated

18.4%

Anglican

8.2%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fernside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

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

Fernside Employment

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Employed full-time

51.5% 17 people

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Employed part-time

27.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

21.2% 7 people

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

Fernside Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.1%

Postgraduate Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate III/IV

17.4%

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

Fernside Occupation

Community & Personal Service

50.0%

Managers

16.7%

Professionals

16.7%

Labourers

16.7%

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

Fernside Field of Study

Society & Culture

63.6%

Architecture & Building

36.4%

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

Fernside Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fernside Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

33.3%

$800-$999/wk

41.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fernside Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 26

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Divorced

6.7% 3

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Widowed

8.9% 4

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Never married

26.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fernside Ancestry

Australian

27.4%

English

27.4%

Scottish

15.5%

Irish

11.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.3%

Italian

6.0%

Other

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fernside School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

45.5%

Primary — Catholic

27.3%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Fernside Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 91

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

Fernside Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.7% 13

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Not a volunteer

68.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fernside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fernside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Truck

13.8%

Walked only

13.8%

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

Fernside Car Ownership

2 vehicles

64.7%

3 vehicles

35.3%

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

Fernside Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

22.2%

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

Fernside Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

7.8%

moved in the last 5 years

71.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fernside Indigenous Population

6.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fernside Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

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

Fernside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fernside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

26.7%

One parent — no children under 15

22.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fernside Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 3

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Did not provide

90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fernside Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Fernside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Fernside Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

26.3%

3 persons

36.8%

4 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fernside Family Blending

Step family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fernside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fernside Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Fernside

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,274/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $120/wk

Tumut

Income: $655/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $105/wk

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $105/wk

Coolamon

Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $80/wk

Unanderra

Income: $563/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $65/wk

Tomerong

Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Port Kembla

Income: $648/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Fernside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bruie Plains

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk

Brungle Creek

Pop: 28 Income: $959/wk Rent: $40/wk

Bulyeroi

Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk

Carwell

Pop: 28 Income: $749/wk Rent: $215/wk

Combara

Pop: 28 Income: $589/wk

Eucumbene

Pop: 28 Income: $687/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fernside

What is the population of Fernside NSW?

The population of Fernside NSW is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Fernside?

The median personal income in Fernside NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Fernside?

Median rent in Fernside NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fernside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernside 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 Fernside?

The median age in Fernside NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fernside a good suburb to live in?

Fernside is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 55.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 11513. All dollar figures in AUD.