Fishermans Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fishermans Bay NSW is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fishermans Bay is $887 per week ($46,124 per year). Median rent in Fishermans Bay is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Fishermans Bay has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Fishermans Bay has a population density of 65.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Bay is $3,331.

There were 3 recorded offences in Fishermans Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Fishermans Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fishermans Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$887/wk
$46,124 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,331/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Fishermans Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (40) Female 49.4% (39)

Population Density

65.6
people per km²
76 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Fishermans Bay Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fishermans Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
89.3% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
10.7% 3 dwellings

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

Fishermans Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fishermans Bay Religion

No Religion
43.2%
Anglican
21.0%
Catholic
8.6%
Christian (other)
7.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
7.4%
Pentecostal
4.9%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Not stated
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fishermans Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Fishermans Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
30.6% 22 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 16 people
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Not in labour force
47.2% 34 people

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

Fishermans Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.9%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%
Certificate III/IV
14.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.4%

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

Fishermans Bay Occupation

Professionals
63.6%
Managers
18.2%
Sales Workers
18.2%

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

Fishermans Bay Field of Study

Information Technology
20.0%
Creative Arts
20.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Education
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Society & Culture
15.0%

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

Fishermans Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fishermans Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fishermans Bay Marital Status

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Married
74.2% 46
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Divorced
4.8% 3
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Never married
21.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fishermans Bay Ancestry

English
25.2%
Scottish
20.7%
Irish
19.8%
Australian
17.1%
Other
9.0%
Welsh
5.4%
German
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fishermans Bay School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
57.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%

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

Fishermans Bay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 145

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

Fishermans Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.4% 20
Not a volunteer
70.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fishermans Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fishermans Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Fishermans Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.3%
2 vehicles
62.2%
3 vehicles
13.5%

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

Fishermans Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
35.9%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
10.3%

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

Fishermans Bay Population Mobility

20.5%
moved in the last year
59.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fishermans Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
138
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fishermans Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Heart disease
7
Asthma
6
Mental health
4
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

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

Fishermans Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fishermans Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.9%
Couple — children under 15
20.0%
Couple — no children under 15
13.8%
One parent — no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fishermans Bay Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 5
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Never served
92.9% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fishermans Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 11
Did not provide
83.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fishermans Bay Children Ever Born

No children
22.2%
1 child
18.5%
2 children
25.9%
3 children
14.8%
4 children
18.5%

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

Fishermans Bay When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3
2001–2010
5
2011–2015
3

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

Fishermans Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5–14 hours
28.1%
15–29 hours
23.4%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Fishermans Bay Household Size

1 person
9.4%
2 persons
62.5%
3 persons
18.8%
5 persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fishermans Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Fishermans Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fishermans Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault
1
Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Fishermans Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
962
avg ICSEA score
309
total students
Anna Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 309 students
962
ICSEA

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

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Fishermans Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Fishermans Bay

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,525/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fishermans Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishermans Bay

What is the population of Fishermans Bay NSW?

The population of Fishermans Bay NSW is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 65.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Fishermans Bay?

The median personal income in Fishermans Bay NSW is $887 per week, or $46,124 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Fishermans Bay?

Median rent in Fishermans Bay NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fishermans Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Bay NSW is $3,331. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fishermans Bay?

The median age in Fishermans Bay NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fishermans Bay a good suburb to live in?

Fishermans Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 76.The median income is $887/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 11525. All dollar figures in AUD.