Ferodale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ferodale NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferodale is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Ferodale is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Ferodale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferodale has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferodale is $1,175.

There were 32 recorded offences in Ferodale in 2025-26, a rate of 327 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Ferodale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ferodale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$621/wk
$32,292 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,175/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ferodale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (50) Female 49.0% (48)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
98 people · 82.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Ferodale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ferodale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.6% 15 dwellings

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

Ferodale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ferodale Religion

No Religion
43.5%
Anglican
28.3%
Not stated
13.0%
Catholic
8.7%
Christian (other)
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ferodale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%

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

Ferodale Employment

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Employed full-time
31.8% 21 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 17 people
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Not in labour force
42.4% 28 people

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

Ferodale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.5%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.4%

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

Ferodale Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
29.2%
Professionals
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Labourers
12.5%

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

Ferodale Field of Study

Health
36.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Society & Culture
16.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%

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

Ferodale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ferodale Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
16.1%
$500-$649/wk
12.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
19.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.9%
$4,000+/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ferodale Marital Status

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Married
53.0% 44
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Divorced
12.0% 10
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Never married
34.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ferodale Ancestry

Australian
32.8%
English
24.8%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
12.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.9%
Dutch
2.9%
German
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ferodale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Vocational Education
25.0%
Secondary — Government
18.8%

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

Ferodale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 11
No need for assistance
94.0% 173

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

Ferodale Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.5% 11
Not a volunteer
84.5% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ferodale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
40.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ferodale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.5%
Walked only
15.4%
Truck
12.8%
Did not go to work
10.3%

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

Ferodale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
20.6%
3 vehicles
20.6%
4+ vehicles
26.5%

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

Ferodale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.7%
3 bedrooms
13.3%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
10.0%

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

Ferodale Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
21.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ferodale Indigenous Population

12.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
24
Indigenous residents
163
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ferodale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
9
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
4

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

Ferodale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
11.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ferodale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.4%
Couple — no children
28.2%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ferodale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 7
Did not provide
90.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ferodale Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Ferodale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3

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

Ferodale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
32.5%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
23.8%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Ferodale Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
59.1%
3 persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ferodale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
83
Moved from NSW
4

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

Ferodale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ferodale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 32 total

Theft
10
Assault
7
Other Against Person
5
Property Damage
4
Other Against Property
3
Sexual Offences
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Ferodale Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1016
avg ICSEA score
936
total students
Medowie Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 554 students
1038
ICSEA
Medowie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 382 students
994
ICSEA

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

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Ferodale Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.6%

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

If you earn X in Ferodale

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,162/wk
Rent share 25.6%

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Ferodale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferodale

What is the population of Ferodale NSW?

The population of Ferodale NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Ferodale?

The median personal income in Ferodale NSW is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Ferodale?

Median rent in Ferodale NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferodale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferodale NSW is $1,175. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferodale?

The median age in Ferodale NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ferodale a good suburb to live in?

Ferodale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 11515. All dollar figures in AUD.