Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Fraser ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fraser, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fraser ACT is 2,126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fraser is $1,164 per week ($60,528 per year). Median rent in Fraser is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Fraser has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Fraser has a population density of 859.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fraser is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fraser is $2,167.

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Fraser Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fraser Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,164/wk

$60,528 per year

#513 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: —

Fraser Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,101) Female 48.5% (1,035)

Population Density

859.0

people per km²

2,126 people · 2.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,872

Family income/wk

Fraser 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fraser Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

45.8% 297 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.2% 352 dwellings

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

Fraser Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

4.3%

Afghanistan

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

India

0.7%

China

0.3%

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

Fraser Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Catholic

21.0%

Anglican

11.6%

Not stated

3.7%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Buddhism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fraser Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Fraser Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.1%

German

12.9%

Spanish

8.6%

Arabic

7.1%

IAL Nepali

7.1%

IAL Sinhal

7.1%

Mandarin

5.7%

French

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Fraser Employment

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Employed full-time

41.1% 661 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.4% 328 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 37 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.2% 583 people

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

Fraser Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.3%

Certificate III/IV

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Fraser Occupation

Professionals

35.6%

Managers

20.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.6%

Sales Workers

2.4%

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

Fraser Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Society & Culture

18.8%

Engineering

11.2%

Education

9.9%

Health

9.2%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Information Technology

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.9%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

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

Fraser Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fraser Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fraser Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 908

↔️

Separated

3.3% 56

📋

Divorced

7.9% 134

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 45

👤

Never married

32.7% 555

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fraser Ancestry

English

31.3%

Australian

29.9%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

7.9%

German

4.3%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Italian

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

Greek

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fraser School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.8%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Secondary — Catholic

11.8%

Pre-school

8.8%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

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

Fraser Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 237

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 3,938

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

Fraser Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.0% 381

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 1,279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fraser Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fraser How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Bus

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bicycle

0.9%

Truck

0.8%

Walked only

0.3%

Tram/Light Rail

0.3%

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

Fraser Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

45.1%

3 vehicles

17.9%

4+ vehicles

10.5%

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

Fraser Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

1.9%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

46.8%

5 bedrooms

12.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Fraser Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fraser Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,117

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fraser Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

248

Asthma

107

Arthritis

107

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Fraser Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fraser Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.7%

Couple — no children

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fraser Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 11

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 5

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Previously served

4.5% 76

👤

Never served

94.5% 1,587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fraser Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 287

—

Did not provide

82.7% 1,372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fraser Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

8.4%

2 children

35.0%

3 children

19.0%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Fraser When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Fraser Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

35.9%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Fraser Household Size

1 person

14.8%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

20.9%

5 persons

8.8%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fraser Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,860

Moved from ACT

165

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Fraser Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.0%

Step family — no other children

4.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Intact family — other children present

2.1%

Other couple — children only

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fraser Schools

schools nearby

government

1046

avg ICSEA score

3,662

total students

St Monica's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 412 students

1080

ICSEA

Miles Franklin Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1077

ICSEA

Mount Rogers Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 461 students

1056

ICSEA

St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 374 students

1045

ICSEA

Fraser Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 462 students

1042

ICSEA

Melba Copland Secondary School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 953 students

1041

ICSEA

Latham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 298 students

1038

ICSEA

Charnwood-Dunlop School Government

Primary · K-6 · 308 students

987

ICSEA

Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9 Government

Secondary

Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campus Independent

Primary

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

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Fraser Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,618/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Fraser

Your weekly income

≈ $11,345/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $2,168/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Fraser vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Acton (ACT)

Pop: 2,848 Income: $257/wk Rent: $9/wk

Aranda

Pop: 2,605 Income: $1,372/wk Rent: $530/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Chapman

Pop: 2,867 Income: $1,378/wk Rent: $450/wk

Charnwood

Pop: 3,055 Income: $948/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 2,680 Income: $1,191/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fraser

What is the population of Fraser ACT?

The population of Fraser ACT is 2,126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 859.0 people per km².Fraser is ranked #2,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fraser?

The median personal income in Fraser ACT is $1,164 per week, or $60,528 per year.The median household income is $2,618 per week.Family income is $2,872 per week.Fraser is ranked #513 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fraser?

Median rent in Fraser ACT is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fraser ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fraser?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fraser ACT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fraser?

The median age in Fraser ACT is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fraser a good suburb to live in?

Fraser is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,126.The median income is $1,164/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 80059. All dollar figures in AUD.