Fernvale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Fernvale QLD is 3,629 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fernvale is $776 per week ($40,352 per year). Median rent in Fernvale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Fernvale has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Fernvale has a population density of 131 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fernvale is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (50.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernvale is $1,630.

Population
3,629
Census 2021
Median income
$776/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Fernvale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Fernvale is $776 a week, 4% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 675th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureFernvaleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$776/wk$747/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,771/wk$1,593/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,630/mo$1,625/mo +0%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.8%20.4% −0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Fernvale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Fernvale Population

3,629 residents at the 2021 Census.

Fernvale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$776/wk
$40,352 per year
Ranked 4,021 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,630/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Fernvale Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,771/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.8%

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

Median rent in Fernvale against your income

About $7,674 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,421/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Fernvale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
974
avg ICSEA score
447
total students
Fernvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 447 students
974
ICSEA

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

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Fernvale Map

Fernvale, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Fernvale, Queensland: 27.4562°S, 152.6688°E

Fernvale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Fernvale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (1,781) Female 50.9% (1,848)

Population Density

131
people per km²
3,629 people · 27.8 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,890
Family income/wk

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
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
4.5%
England
3.1%
South Africa
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
Germany
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%
Zimbabwe
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Samoan
0.2%
Thai
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Hindi
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.3%
Australian
43.0%
Scottish
11.2%
Irish
9.4%
German
8.9%
Australian Aboriginal
6.3%
Italian
1.9%
Dutch
1.8%
New Zealander
1.8%
Maltese
1.0%
Maori
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.1%
Catholic
14.4%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
5.9%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Lutheran
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.8% 1,318
Separated
5.0% 135
Divorced
9.3% 251
Widowed
3.5% 94
Never married
33.4% 901

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.4%
Couple: no children
22.1%
Couple: no children under 15
11.8%
One parent: children under 15
11.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.0%
2 persons
32.6%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
20.2%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Fernvale

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,185 occupied private dwellings in Fernvale at the 2021 Census, 23.0% were rented, 24.4% owned outright and 50.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
24.4% 289 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
50.5% 598 dwellings
Rented
23.0% 272 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
2.1%
3 bedrooms
24.6%
4 bedrooms
62.8%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
10.6%

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

Work, income and education in Fernvale

Employment

Employed full-time
40.4% 978 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 490 people
Unemployed
3.1% 75 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 880 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Professionals
18.1%
Community & Personal Service
18.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Managers
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.5%
Labourers
7.5%
Sales Workers
5.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.2%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Walked only
1.3%
Truck
1.3%
Other
1.1%
Train
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Bachelor Degree
15.2%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
19.3%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
13.0%
Education
11.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.4%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
1.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.5%
Secondary: Government
19.4%
Pre-school
8.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Vocational Education
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%
Primary: Catholic
2.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.6%
Has need for assistance
6.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
447
Asthma
179
Arthritis
148
Diabetes
108
Heart disease
83
Lung condition
81
Cancer
42
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
31
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 371
Did not provide
85.4% 2,167

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 314
Not a volunteer
87.7% 2,241

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.3% 33
Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 12
Previously served
5.9% 152
Never served
92.3% 2,364

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.5%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
2.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
29
1961: 1970
45
1971: 1980
49
1981: 1990
69
1991: 2000
63
2001: 2010
100
2011: 2015
52
2016
6
2018
9
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
48.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,913
Moved from QLD
371
Moved: same area (SA2)
122
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.4%
Step family: no other children
11.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $702/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $640/wk Rent: $305/wk $45/wk less rent
Kingsthorpe
Income: $787/wk Rent: $310/wk $40/wk less rent
Yamanto
Income: $874/wk Rent: $318/wk $32/wk less rent

Suburbs near Fernvale

The closest suburb to Fernvale is Lowood, 9.8 km away.

Lowood
9.8 km away · income $552/wk · rent $295/wk
Pine Mountain (Qld)
10.1 km away · income $985/wk · rent $400/wk
Ironbark (Qld)
11.0 km away · income $746/wk · rent $325/wk
Marburg
14.2 km away · income $764/wk · rent $300/wk
Chuwar
15.2 km away · income $930/wk · rent $350/wk
Minden
15.9 km away · income $708/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fernvale

What is the population of Fernvale QLD?

The population of Fernvale QLD is 3,629 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 131 people per km². Fernvale is ranked #2,081 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fernvale?

The median personal income in Fernvale QLD is $776 per week, or $40,352 per year. The median household income is $1,771 per week. Family income is $1,890 per week. Fernvale is ranked #4,021 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fernvale?

Median rent in Fernvale QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Fernvale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fernvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fernvale QLD is $1,630. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fernvale?

The median age in Fernvale QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fernvale a good suburb to live in?

Fernvale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,629. The median income is $776/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 31030. All dollar figures in AUD.