Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Fisher

2 km²

Fisher has a smaller-than-average population and high household incomes.

It's also marked by far more university graduates than most areas and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Fisher, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,219▲ +6.8%since 2011 Median age40 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over19.1%Children under 1521.5%People in a de facto relationship11.7%▲ +35.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Fisher, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)26.7%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Children (0–14)21.5%

Seniors (65+)19.1%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Fisher, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (9%).

Married51%
Never married31%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Fisher, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (4%) and India (3%).

Australia73.7%

England3.4%

India2.6%

Nepal1.4%

New Zealand1.2%

China1.1%

Philippines0.6%

Italy0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Fisher, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (12%).

English36.8%

Australian35.4%

Irish13.9%

Scottish12.1%

German4.9%

Italian3.4%

Chinese3.4%

Indian3.2%

Dutch1.6%

Greek1.4%

Language

People using another language at home16.1%

Language used at home

In Fisher, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only79.9%

Mandarin1.0%

Cantonese0.8%

Italian0.7%

Greek0.7%

Hindi0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.1%

Religious affiliation

In Fisher, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion49%
Christianity45%
Hinduism3%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher39.7%

Highest year of school

In Fisher, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1274.7%

Year 1012.2%

Year 9 or below4.7%

Year 113.8%

Highest qualification level

In Fisher, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree33.3%

Postgraduate degree16.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.9%

Certificate III / IV15.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.0%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In Fisher, the largest group is Society & culture at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Health (11%).

Society & culture19.3%

Management & commerce17.6%

Health10.4%

Engineering & related9.1%

Education8.5%

Natural & physical sciences6.2%

Information technology4.9%

Creative arts4.7%

Architecture & building4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,206▲ +35.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,275▲ +38.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,057▲ +51.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.8%

Household income distribution

In Fisher, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 26%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (23%).

$1,500–$2,99924.4%

$4,000 or more23.2%

$650–$1,49921.4%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

Under $65011.5%

Personal income distribution

In Fisher, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (29%).

$1,500–$2,99930.2%

$650–$1,49929.2%

Under $65027.6%

$3,000 or more7.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.5%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Fisher, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (8%).

None63.2%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Fisher, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition11.1%

Arthritis10.5%

Mental health9.9%

Asthma9.3%

Diabetes4.6%

Heart disease4.5%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.1%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid32.0%People who served in the Defence Force5.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.7%People living alone27.6%▲ +6.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Fisher, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Fisher, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people30.8%

1 person27.6%

4 people17.9%

3 people13.7%

5 people7.9%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$415▲ +28.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,354▲ +5.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting19.1%Homes owned outright39.1%Separate (detached) houses82.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.0%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Fisher, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (19%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright39%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Fisher, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Flat or apartment (11%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (6%).

Separate house83%
Flat or apartment11%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%

Bedrooms per home

In Fisher, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms40.0%

4 bedrooms34.5%

2 bedrooms11.7%

5 or more8.6%

1 bedroom4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Fisher, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and Under $200 (20%).

$350–$54934.1%

$200–$34920.7%

Under $20019.4%

$550–$74919.0%

$750 or more2.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Fisher, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99942.1%

$3,000 or more24.3%

$1,000–$1,79918.6%

Under $1,0009.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.7%▼ -10.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Fisher, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (39%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

2 vehicles40.0%

1 vehicle39.3%

3 vehicles8.7%

4 or more6.7%

No vehicle5.7%

How people get to work

In Fisher, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)64.2%

Worked at home11.4%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Bus2.9%

Bicycle1.3%

Walked0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.1%Recent arrivals from overseas12.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation64.3%Employed full-time63.5%

Industries people work in

In Fisher, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 31%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (11%).

Public administration & safety30.5%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Education & training10.6%

Professional & technical9.4%

Construction6.5%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Retail trade4.8%

Other services3.2%

Transport & warehousing2.5%

Arts & recreation2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Fisher, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals33.1%

Managers19.4%

Clerical & administrative14.4%

Community & personal service11.2%

Technicians & trades10.0%

Sales workers5.0%

Labourers3.0%

Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Areas within Fisher

Fisher Block 1 Fisher Block 2 Fisher Block 3 Fisher Block 4 Fisher Block 5 Fisher Block 6

Nearby areas

Waramanga Mount Taylor Stirling Chifley Chapman Kambah Pearce Weston

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