Suburbs Fishermans Pocket

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Fishermans Pocket QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fishermans Pocket, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fishermans Pocket QLD is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fishermans Pocket is $478 per week ($24,856 per year). Median rent in Fishermans Pocket is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Fishermans Pocket has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Fishermans Pocket has a population density of 8.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Pocket is $1,590.

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📍 Fishermans Pocket, Queensland — 26.1670°S, 152.5945°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Fishermans Pocket Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fishermans Pocket Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$478/wk
$24,856 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,590/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Fishermans Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (32) Female 51.5% (34)

Population Density

8.0
people per km²
60 people · 7.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Fishermans Pocket Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fishermans Pocket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 12 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
25.0% 4 dwellings

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

Fishermans Pocket Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Religion

No Religion
49.1%
Anglican
12.7%
Catholic
12.7%
Not stated
12.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.3%
Uniting Church
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Fishermans Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
7.1% 3 people
🔍
Unemployed
9.5% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
50.0% 21 people

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

Fishermans Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Bachelor Degree
15.8%

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

Fishermans Pocket Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Field of Study

Management & Commerce
40.0%
Engineering
30.0%
Architecture & Building
30.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
53.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Marital Status

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Married
55.6% 30
📋
Divorced
9.3% 5
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 3
👤
Never married
29.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Ancestry

Australian
44.7%
English
24.7%
German
10.6%
Scottish
10.6%
Irish
5.9%
Other
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fishermans Pocket School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.7% 9
✅
No need for assistance
92.3% 108

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

Fishermans Pocket Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.7% 10
—
Not a volunteer
78.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fishermans Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
29.4%

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

Fishermans Pocket Car Ownership

2 vehicles
63.2%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Fishermans Pocket Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
54.9%
moved in the last 5 years
14.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
109
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
6
Mental health
6
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3

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

Fishermans Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
15.4%
$300-$399/wk
11.5%
$400-$499/wk
23.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Family Structure

Couple — no children
30.0%
Couple — children under 15
28.0%
One parent — children under 15
22.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Military Service

🏅
Previously served
10.4% 5
👤
Never served
89.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
30.0% 15
—
Did not provide
70.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Fishermans Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
22.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Fishermans Pocket Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
47.4%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Where Residents Moved From

Same address
48
Moved from QLD
8

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

Fishermans Pocket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fishermans Pocket Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
938
avg ICSEA score
221
total students
Chatsworth State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
938
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 Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Fishermans Pocket

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,105/wk
Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $50/wk
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Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $40/wk
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Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $25/wk
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Income: $496/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $50/wk

Fishermans Pocket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Budgee
Pop: 30 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk
Ellinthorp
Pop: 30 Income: $417/wk Rent: $300/wk
Forest Ridge
Pop: 30 Income: $524/wk Rent: $273/wk
Gunyarra
Pop: 30 Income: $575/wk
Iron Range
Pop: 30 Income: $966/wk
Langlands
Pop: 30 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishermans Pocket

What is the population of Fishermans Pocket QLD?

The population of Fishermans Pocket QLD is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Fishermans Pocket?

The median personal income in Fishermans Pocket QLD is $478 per week, or $24,856 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Fishermans Pocket?

Median rent in Fishermans Pocket QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fishermans Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Pocket QLD is $1,590. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fishermans Pocket?

The median age in Fishermans Pocket QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fishermans Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Fishermans Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 60.The median income is $478/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 31042. All dollar figures in AUD.