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Fisherman Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fisherman Bay SA is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fisherman Bay is $458 per week ($23,816 per year). Median rent in Fisherman Bay is $133 per week ($576 per month). Fisherman Bay has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Fisherman Bay has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fisherman Bay is $932.

There were 4 recorded offences in Fisherman Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Fisherman Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fisherman Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$458/wk

$23,816 per year

#8590 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$133/wk

$576 per month

#8434 of 14,663

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$932/mo

Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fisherman Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (78) Female 45.8% (66)

Population Density

2.4

people per km²

140 people · 57.9 km²

Households

1.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$880

Family income/wk

Fisherman Bay Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

30-34

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fisherman Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 55 dwellings

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

Fisherman Bay Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fisherman Bay Religion

No Religion

39.3%

Catholic

14.7%

Uniting Church

11.3%

Not stated

10.7%

Anglican

10.7%

Lutheran

6.7%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Baptist

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fisherman Bay Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

31.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

30.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Fisherman Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

11.7% 14 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

67.5% 81 people

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

Fisherman Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Bachelor Degree

12.2%

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

Fisherman Bay Occupation

Managers

34.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Professionals

19.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Labourers

11.5%

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

Fisherman Bay Field of Study

Society & Culture

43.8%

Education

37.5%

Health

18.8%

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

Fisherman Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fisherman Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

14.9%

$400-$499/wk

27.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fisherman Bay Marital Status

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Married

40.9% 54

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Separated

9.8% 13

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Divorced

23.5% 31

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Widowed

13.6% 18

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Never married

12.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fisherman Bay Ancestry

English

39.2%

Australian

30.4%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.3%

German

7.2%

Other

4.4%

Polish

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fisherman Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Vocational Education

37.5%

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

Fisherman Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

12.0% 33

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No need for assistance

88.0% 241

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

Fisherman Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.2% 33

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Not a volunteer

74.8% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fisherman Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Walked only

7.7%

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

Fisherman Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

61.3%

2 vehicles

27.5%

3 vehicles

7.5%

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

Fisherman Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

49.4%

3 bedrooms

40.4%

4 bedrooms

3.4%

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

Fisherman Bay Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

12.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fisherman Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

260

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fisherman Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Fisherman Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.4%

$300-$399/wk

15.6%

$400-$499/wk

18.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fisherman Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.2%

Couple — children under 15

16.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fisherman Bay Military Service

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Previously served

8.0% 10

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Never served

92.0% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fisherman Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 23

—

Did not provide

81.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fisherman Bay Children Ever Born

No children

11.1%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

38.9%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

8.3%

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

Fisherman Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Fisherman Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.4%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Fisherman Bay Household Size

1 person

56.0%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

5.5%

4 persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fisherman Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Fisherman Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fisherman Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fisherman Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $495/wk

Median Rent $133/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

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

If you earn X in Fisherman Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $2,145/month

Median rent $133/wk

Left after rent $362/wk

Rent share 26.9%

Fisherman Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Mount Mcintyre

Pop: 70 Income: $837/wk Rent: $155/wk

Pekina

Pop: 70 Income: $514/wk

Sherlock (SA)

Pop: 70 Income: $695/wk Rent: $100/wk

Brown Hill Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $1,303/wk Rent: $275/wk

Coorabie

Pop: 71 Income: $875/wk Rent: $125/wk

Brentwood (SA)

Pop: 71 Income: $494/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Fisherman Bay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fisherman Bay

What is the population of Fisherman Bay SA?

The population of Fisherman Bay SA is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².Fisherman Bay is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fisherman Bay?

The median personal income in Fisherman Bay SA is $458 per week, or $23,816 per year.The median household income is $495 per week.Family income is $880 per week.Fisherman Bay is ranked #8,590 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fisherman Bay?

Median rent in Fisherman Bay SA is $133 per week ($576 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Fisherman Bay ranks #8,434 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fisherman Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fisherman Bay SA is $932. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fisherman Bay?

The median age in Fisherman Bay SA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fisherman Bay a good suburb to live in?

Fisherman Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 140.The median income is $458/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 40441. All dollar figures in AUD.