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Fishery Falls QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fishery Falls QLD is 205 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fishery Falls is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Fishery Falls is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Fishery Falls has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Fishery Falls has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fishery Falls is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishery Falls is $1,559.

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Fishery Falls Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fishery Falls Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,559/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Fishery Falls Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (113) Female 44.6% (91)

Population Density

13.8

people per km²

205 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Fishery Falls 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)

Fishery Falls Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.0% 16 dwellings

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

Fishery Falls Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Fishery Falls Religion

No Religion

34.8%

Catholic

31.9%

Not stated

17.1%

Anglican

10.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.4%

Other Religions Tot

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fishery Falls Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Fishery Falls Employment

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Employed full-time

44.0% 66 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 26 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 58 people

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

Fishery Falls Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.7%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

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

Fishery Falls Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.5%

Professionals

20.3%

Managers

18.8%

Labourers

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

7.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

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

Fishery Falls Field of Study

Engineering

39.6%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Education

13.2%

Health

11.3%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Society & Culture

5.7%

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

Fishery Falls Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fishery Falls Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

13.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fishery Falls Marital Status

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Married

52.1% 98

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Divorced

10.6% 20

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Widowed

4.8% 9

👤

Never married

32.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fishery Falls Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

27.6%

Italian

9.9%

Irish

9.5%

Other

7.8%

German

5.6%

Scottish

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fishery Falls School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

38.5%

Vocational Education

38.5%

Primary — Government

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

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

Fishery Falls Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 23

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No need for assistance

93.3% 318

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

Fishery Falls Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.4% 17

—

Not a volunteer

89.6% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fishery Falls Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fishery Falls How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Walked only

9.5%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Fishery Falls Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

46.4%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Fishery Falls Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.6%

2 bedrooms

13.5%

3 bedrooms

31.1%

4 bedrooms

24.3%

5 bedrooms

5.4%

6+ bedrooms

8.1%

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

Fishery Falls Population Mobility

20.3%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fishery Falls Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

364

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fishery Falls Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Fishery Falls Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fishery Falls Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.8%

Couple — children under 15

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fishery Falls Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 9

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Never served

94.4% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fishery Falls Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 25

—

Did not provide

84.5% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fishery Falls Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

10.2%

2 children

40.8%

3 children

16.3%

5+ children

6.1%

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

Fishery Falls When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Fishery Falls Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Fishery Falls Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fishery Falls Where Residents Moved From

Same address

141

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Fishery Falls Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fishery Falls Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

total students

McDonnell Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 10 students

1010

ICSEA

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

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Fishery Falls Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,221/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Fishery Falls

Your weekly income

≈ $5,291/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $961/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Fishery Falls vs State & National Average

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Pop: 103 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 103 Income: $818/wk Rent: $210/wk

Kalunga

Pop: 103 Income: $615/wk Rent: $200/wk

Millmerran Downs

Pop: 103 Income: $384/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 103 Income: $1,331/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 103 Income: $737/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishery Falls

What is the population of Fishery Falls QLD?

The population of Fishery Falls QLD is 205 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.8 people per km².Fishery Falls is ranked #6,901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fishery Falls?

The median personal income in Fishery Falls QLD is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,221 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Fishery Falls is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fishery Falls?

Median rent in Fishery Falls QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fishery Falls ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fishery Falls?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fishery Falls QLD is $1,559. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fishery Falls?

The median age in Fishery Falls QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fishery Falls a good suburb to live in?

Fishery Falls is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 205.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 31043. All dollar figures in AUD.