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Mount Fairy NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Fairy NSW is 244 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Fairy is $1,112 per week ($57,824 per year). Median rent in Mount Fairy is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Mount Fairy has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Fairy has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Fairy is China. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Fairy is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Fairy in 2023-24, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Mount Fairy Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Fairy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,112/wk

$57,824 per year

#668 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Fairy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (132) Female 45.7% (111)

Population Density

2.7

people per km²

244 people · 91.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Mount Fairy 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Fairy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.9% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.1% 52 dwellings

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

Mount Fairy Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

China

2.6%

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

Mount Fairy Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Anglican

23.2%

Catholic

22.8%

Not stated

3.7%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Buddhism

1.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Fairy Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Mount Fairy Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

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

Mount Fairy Employment

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Employed full-time

39.7% 71 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 35 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

38.5% 69 people

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

Mount Fairy Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.1%

Certificate III/IV

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Mount Fairy Occupation

Professionals

23.2%

Managers

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Clerical & Administrative

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Mount Fairy Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Society & Culture

18.0%

Health

13.5%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Education

9.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

4.5%

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

Mount Fairy Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Fairy Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Fairy Marital Status

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Married

51.0% 106

↔️

Separated

3.4% 7

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Divorced

11.5% 24

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 9

👤

Never married

29.8% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Fairy Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

31.6%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

10.9%

German

3.4%

Other

2.6%

Dutch

1.4%

Maori

1.4%

New Zealander

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Greek

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Fairy School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.2%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Pre-school

7.1%

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

Mount Fairy Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 14

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 455

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

Mount Fairy Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.3% 46

—

Not a volunteer

75.7% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Fairy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Fairy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Walked only

6.6%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

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

Mount Fairy Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.3%

2 vehicles

41.8%

3 vehicles

29.6%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Mount Fairy Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.8%

2 bedrooms

3.3%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

31.5%

5 bedrooms

12.0%

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

Mount Fairy Population Mobility

5.2%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Fairy Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

477

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Fairy Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Mount Fairy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Fairy Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.2%

Couple — children under 15

38.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Fairy Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

2.7% 5

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

1.6% 3

🏅

Previously served

6.4% 12

👤

Never served

89.4% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Fairy Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 27

—

Did not provide

85.8% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Fairy Children Ever Born

No children

40.3%

1 child

5.2%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

3.9%

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

Mount Fairy When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Mount Fairy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

13.3%

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

Mount Fairy Household Size

1 person

16.0%

2 persons

43.6%

3 persons

8.5%

4 persons

20.2%

5 persons

6.4%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Fairy Where Residents Moved From

Same address

217

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Mount Fairy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Fairy Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Weapons

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

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

Mount Fairy Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,324/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Fairy

Your weekly income

≈ $10,071/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,914/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Mount Fairy vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Balala

Pop: 122 Income: $630/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bango

Pop: 122 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $650/wk

Bar Point

Pop: 122 Income: $674/wk Rent: $300/wk

Binya

Pop: 122 Income: $892/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coreen

Pop: 122 Income: $890/wk Rent: $125/wk

Fernbank Creek

Pop: 122 Income: $712/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Fairy

What is the population of Mount Fairy NSW?

The population of Mount Fairy NSW is 244 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Mount Fairy is ranked #6,479 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Fairy?

The median personal income in Mount Fairy NSW is $1,112 per week, or $57,824 per year.The median household income is $2,324 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Mount Fairy is ranked #668 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Fairy?

Median rent in Mount Fairy NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Fairy ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Fairy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Fairy NSW 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 Mount Fairy?

The median age in Mount Fairy NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Fairy a good suburb to live in?

Mount Fairy is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 244.The median income is $1,112/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 12769. All dollar figures in AUD.