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Port Fairy VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Fairy, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Fairy VIC is 3,742 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Fairy is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Port Fairy is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Port Fairy has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Fairy has a population density of 33.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Fairy is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Fairy is $1,733.
There were 132 recorded offences in Port Fairy in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (33 offences).
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Port Fairy Population
Port Fairy Median Income & Rent
Port Fairy Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Fairy Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Fairy Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Fairy Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Fairy Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Fairy Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Fairy Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Fairy Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Fairy Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Fairy Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Fairy Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Fairy Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Fairy Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Fairy Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Fairy Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Fairy School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Fairy Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Fairy Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Fairy Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Fairy How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Fairy Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Fairy Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Fairy Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Fairy Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Fairy Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Fairy Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Fairy Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Fairy Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Fairy Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Fairy Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Fairy When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Fairy Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Fairy Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Fairy Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Fairy Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Fairy Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 132 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Port Fairy Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Fairy
What is the population of Port Fairy VIC?
The population of Port Fairy VIC is 3,742 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.1 people per km².Port Fairy is ranked #2,024 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Fairy?
The median personal income in Port Fairy VIC is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year.The median household income is $1,450 per week.Family income is $1,942 per week.Port Fairy is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Fairy?
Median rent in Port Fairy VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Fairy ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Fairy?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Fairy VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Fairy?
The median age in Port Fairy VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Fairy a good suburb to live in?
Port Fairy is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,742.The median income is $745/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 22105. All dollar figures in AUD.