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Fisher (ACT)

2 km²

Fisher (ACT) is characterised by household incomes well above most areas, a larger-than-average population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

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

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4131131

Age structure

In Fisher (ACT), 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 (ACT), 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 (ACT), 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%

Language

People using another language at home16.1%

Language used at home

In Fisher (ACT), 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 (ACT), 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%

Highest year of school

In Fisher (ACT), 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%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,206▲ +35.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,275▲ +38.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,057▲ +51.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week23.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.8%

Household income distribution

In Fisher (ACT), 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%

Health & Disability

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

Long-term health conditions reported

In Fisher (ACT), 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%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families11.7%

Family composition

In Fisher (ACT), 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%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$415▲ +23.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,354▲ +6.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting19.1%Homes owned outright39.1%Separate (detached) houses82.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Fisher (ACT), 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 (ACT), 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%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Fisher (ACT), 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%

Jobs & Industry

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

Industries people work in

In Fisher (ACT), 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 (ACT), 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%

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