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Fishermans Reach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fishermans Reach NSW is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fishermans Reach is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Fishermans Reach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Fishermans Reach has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Fishermans Reach has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fishermans Reach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Reach is $975.

There were 5 recorded offences in Fishermans Reach in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Fishermans Reach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fishermans Reach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$492/wk

$25,584 per year

#8276 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fishermans Reach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (84) Female 42.5% (62)

Population Density

7.6

people per km²

144 people · 19.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Fishermans Reach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fishermans Reach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.3% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.7% 11 dwellings

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

Fishermans Reach Country of Birth

Australia

87.5%

England

12.5%

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

Fishermans Reach Religion

No Religion

57.8%

Anglican

17.8%

Not stated

9.6%

Catholic

8.1%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fishermans Reach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Fishermans Reach Employment

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Employed full-time

17.7% 22 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

62.1% 77 people

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

Fishermans Reach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

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

Fishermans Reach Occupation

Managers

24.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Labourers

17.2%

Professionals

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

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

Fishermans Reach Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Society & Culture

22.2%

Health

18.5%

Agriculture & Environment

14.8%

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

Fishermans Reach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fishermans Reach Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

14.5%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fishermans Reach Marital Status

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Married

38.8% 52

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Separated

9.7% 13

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Divorced

15.7% 21

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Widowed

2.2% 3

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Never married

33.6% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fishermans Reach Ancestry

Australian

33.7%

English

32.5%

Irish

11.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.7%

Scottish

5.3%

German

4.1%

Other

3.6%

Italian

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fishermans Reach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Catholic

33.3%

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

Fishermans Reach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.8% 12

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No need for assistance

95.2% 240

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

Fishermans Reach Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.9% 18

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fishermans Reach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.2%

Did not go to work

14.8%

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

Fishermans Reach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

44.4%

2 vehicles

31.7%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

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

Fishermans Reach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

27.0%

3 bedrooms

36.5%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

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

Fishermans Reach Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fishermans Reach Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

247

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fishermans Reach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Fishermans Reach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

13.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

12.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fishermans Reach Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.5%

Couple — children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

11.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Couple — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fishermans Reach Military Service

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Previously served

5.7% 7

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Never served

94.3% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fishermans Reach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 20

—

Did not provide

83.5% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fishermans Reach Children Ever Born

No children

8.6%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

57.1%

3 children

8.6%

4 children

11.4%

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

Fishermans Reach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2019

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

Fishermans Reach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.3%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Fishermans Reach Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

27.9%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fishermans Reach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Fishermans Reach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fishermans Reach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Fishermans Reach Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $739/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.8%

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

If you earn X in Fishermans Reach

Your weekly income

≈ $3,202/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $489/wk

Rent share 33.8%

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Fishermans Reach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishermans Reach

What is the population of Fishermans Reach NSW?

The population of Fishermans Reach NSW is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².Fishermans Reach is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fishermans Reach?

The median personal income in Fishermans Reach NSW is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $739 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Fishermans Reach is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fishermans Reach?

Median rent in Fishermans Reach NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 33.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Fishermans Reach ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fishermans Reach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishermans Reach NSW is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fishermans Reach?

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

Is Fishermans Reach a good suburb to live in?

Fishermans Reach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 144.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.8% 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: 11527. All dollar figures in AUD.