Fisher SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fisher SA is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fisher is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Fisher is $100 per week ($433 per month). Fisher has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Fisher has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fisher is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fisher is $650.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fisher in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Fisher Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fisher Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fisher Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.1% (39) Female 33.9% (20)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
61 people · 144.6 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Fisher Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fisher Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Fisher Country of Birth

Australia
89.3%
England
10.7%

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

Fisher Religion

No Religion
67.3%
Not stated
19.2%
Anglican
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fisher Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Fisher Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 15 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 7 people
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Unemployed
7.1% 3 people
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Not in labour force
40.5% 17 people

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

Fisher Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
84.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%

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

Fisher Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Fisher Field of Study

Management & Commerce
62.5%
Engineering
37.5%

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

Fisher Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fisher Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
17.6%
$300-$399/wk
23.5%
$400-$499/wk
29.4%
$800-$999/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fisher Marital Status

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Married
41.2% 21
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Divorced
27.5% 14
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Widowed
7.8% 4
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Never married
23.5% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fisher Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
16.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
13.0%
Scottish
13.0%
German
9.1%
Irish
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fisher Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 6
No need for assistance
93.4% 85

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

Fisher Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.4% 10
Not a volunteer
79.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fisher Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fisher How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
40.0%

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

Fisher Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
26.1%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Fisher Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Fisher Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
21.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fisher Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fisher Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
7
Diabetes
6
Kidney disease
5
Asthma
3

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

Fisher Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.6%
$300-$399/wk
23.9%
$400-$499/wk
19.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fisher Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.2%
One parent — no children under 15
23.5%
Couple — children under 15
17.6%
One parent — children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fisher Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.6% 5
Did not provide
88.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fisher Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Fisher When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Fisher Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.0%
5–14 hours
44.2%
15–29 hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
34.9%

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

Fisher Household Size

1 person
63.2%
2 persons
21.1%
3 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fisher Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved from SA
6

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

Fisher Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Fisher Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $575/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Fisher

≈ $2,492/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $475/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Fisher vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fisher

What is the population of Fisher SA?

The population of Fisher SA is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Fisher?

The median personal income in Fisher SA is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $575 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Fisher?

Median rent in Fisher SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fisher?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fisher SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fisher?

The median age in Fisher SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fisher a good suburb to live in?

Fisher is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 61.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 40440. All dollar figures in AUD.