South Australia · Suburb Profile

Fischer SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fischer, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fischer SA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fischer is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Fischer is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Fischer has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Fischer has a population density of 21.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fischer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fischer is $1,356.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fischer in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Fischer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fischer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,356/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Fischer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (37) Female 54.3% (44)

Population Density

21.2

people per km²

78 people · 3.7 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,958

Family income/wk

Fischer Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fischer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.6% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.4% 13 dwellings

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

Fischer Country of Birth

Australia

76.7%

England

23.3%

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

Fischer Religion

No Religion

47.6%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

14.6%

Baptist

11.0%

Pentecostal

4.9%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fischer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

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

Fischer Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 16 people

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Employed part-time

17.1% 7 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 18 people

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

Fischer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.9%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

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

Fischer Occupation

Managers

41.7%

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

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

Fischer Field of Study

Engineering

38.5%

Health

30.8%

Society & Culture

30.8%

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

Fischer Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fischer Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

38.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

38.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fischer Marital Status

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Married

60.4% 29

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Divorced

8.3% 4

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Widowed

6.3% 3

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Never married

25.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fischer Ancestry

Australian

44.9%

English

41.6%

Other

5.6%

Irish

4.5%

Scottish

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fischer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.8%

Pre-school

16.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

Vocational Education

12.5%

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

Fischer Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 141

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

Fischer Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.2% 8

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Not a volunteer

81.8% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fischer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fischer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.1%

Did not go to work

22.7%

Car (passenger)

18.2%

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

Fischer Car Ownership

2 vehicles

47.4%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

31.6%

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

Fischer Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

18.2%

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

Fischer Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fischer Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fischer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Fischer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

27.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fischer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.7%

Couple — no children under 15

23.4%

Couple — no children

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fischer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.3% 10

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Did not provide

78.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fischer Children Ever Born

1 child

50.0%

2 children

50.0%

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

Fischer When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Fischer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.1%

5–14 hours

45.5%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Fischer Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

33.3%

4 persons

26.7%

5 persons

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fischer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Fischer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fischer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Fischer Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,916/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Fischer

Your weekly income

≈ $8,303/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,516/wk

Rent share 20.9%

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Income: $649/wk Rent: $283/wk Save: $117/wk

Felixstow

Income: $687/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $684/wk Rent: $353/wk Save: $47/wk

Whyalla Stuart

Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $240/wk

Risdon Park

Income: $577/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $220/wk

Fischer vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Charlton Gully

Pop: 39 Income: $762/wk

Bangor (SA)

Pop: 39 Income: $550/wk Rent: $265/wk

Chain Of Ponds

Pop: 39 Income: $762/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kohinoor

Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk

Meribah

Pop: 39 Income: $450/wk

Punyelroo

Pop: 39 Income: $599/wk Rent: $55/wk

Compare Fischer

Fischer vs Charlton Gully →Fischer vs Bangor (SA) →Fischer vs Chain Of Ponds →Fischer vs Kohinoor →

Frequently Asked Questions About Fischer

What is the population of Fischer SA?

The population of Fischer SA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Fischer?

The median personal income in Fischer SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.

How much is rent in Fischer?

Median rent in Fischer SA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fischer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fischer SA is $1,356. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fischer?

The median age in Fischer SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fischer a good suburb to live in?

Fischer is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 40439. All dollar figures in AUD.