Suburbs Fyshwick

Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Fyshwick ACT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fyshwick ACT is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fyshwick is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Fyshwick is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Fyshwick has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Fyshwick has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fyshwick is $3,033.

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📍 Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory — 35.3223°S, 149.1707°E

🏫 Schools (5)

Fyshwick Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fyshwick Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Rent
$323/wk
$1,400 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 1 per bedroom

Fyshwick Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.5% (38) Female 34.5% (20)

Population Density

5.3
people per km²
52 people · 9.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Fyshwick Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fyshwick Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fyshwick Religion

No Religion
36.5%
Catholic
25.0%
Not stated
21.2%
Anglican
9.6%
Christian (other)
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fyshwick Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%

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

Fyshwick Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Fyshwick Employment

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Employed full-time
31.7% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
12.2% 5 people
🔍
Unemployed
7.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
48.8% 20 people

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

Fyshwick Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%

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

Fyshwick Occupation

Professionals
55.6%
Managers
44.4%

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

Fyshwick Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fyshwick Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fyshwick Marital Status

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Married
16.9% 10
↔️
Separated
15.3% 9
📋
Divorced
20.3% 12
👤
Never married
47.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fyshwick Ancestry

English
32.7%
Australian
21.8%
Scottish
14.5%
Irish
10.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.3%
Other
7.3%
Chinese
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fyshwick School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Fyshwick Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 103

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

Fyshwick Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.0% 8
—
Not a volunteer
81.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fyshwick How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Car (passenger)
27.3%

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

Fyshwick Car Ownership

1 vehicle
53.8%
2 vehicles
46.2%

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

Fyshwick Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
100.0%

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

Fyshwick Population Mobility

44.7%
moved in the last year
68.0%
moved in the last 5 years
16.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fyshwick Indigenous Population

8.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
81
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fyshwick Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14

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

Fyshwick Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
30.8%
$300-$399/wk
20.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fyshwick Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.3%
Couple — children under 15
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fyshwick Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 4
—
Did not provide
90.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fyshwick Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
3 children
33.3%

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

Fyshwick When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Fyshwick Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.6%
5–14 hours
34.9%
Did not do domestic work
39.5%

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

Fyshwick Household Size

1 person
50.0%
3 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fyshwick Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from ACT
14
Moved from NSW
3

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

Fyshwick Schools

5
schools nearby
2
government
1070
avg ICSEA score
3,017
total students
Narrabundah College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 977 students
1131
ICSEA
St Clare's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 887 students
1087
ICSEA
St Edmund's College Canberra Independent
Combined · 4-12 · 935 students
1080
ICSEA
St Benedict's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 165 students
1061
ICSEA
Narrabundah Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 53 students
990
ICSEA

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

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Fyshwick Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $323/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Fyshwick

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $323/wk
Left after rent $1,051/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Fyshwick vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

ACT Remainder - Belconnen
Pop: 40 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $300/wk
ACT Remainder - Tuggeranong
Pop: 49 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $360/wk
ACT Remainder - Jerrabomberra
Pop: 61 Income: $1,542/wk Rent: $880/wk
ACT Remainder - Booth
Pop: 64 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $400/wk
ACT Remainder - Stromlo
Pop: 75 Income: $1,291/wk Rent: $415/wk
ACT Remainder - Paddys River
Pop: 76 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fyshwick

What is the population of Fyshwick ACT?

The population of Fyshwick ACT is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Fyshwick?

The median personal income in Fyshwick ACT is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Fyshwick?

Median rent in Fyshwick ACT is $323 per week ($1,400 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fyshwick?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fyshwick ACT is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fyshwick?

The median age in Fyshwick ACT is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fyshwick a good suburb to live in?

Fyshwick is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 52.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 80060. All dollar figures in AUD.