Federal Electorate · Area profile
Fisher
1,199 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Fisher are a little below the national figure, though the population has grown by 37% since 2011. This is an older community where the typical resident is 43, and over 22% of people are seniors. It is a place of significant transition, as nearly half of all residents have moved here in the last five years. This growth is mirrored by a sharp increase in people who report having no religion.
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Fisher is noticeably older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 43 and a high proportion of seniors. While the population has grown significantly, the share of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.3% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
English is the dominant language here, with only 6.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.
The area has seen a major shift toward secularism, with 46.3% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents a 21 point rise since 2011.
Around 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen 11 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,907. Despite this, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 13 points since 2011.
More people here live with long-term health conditions than in most areas, with arthritis being the most common. About 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.
The community is more likely to volunteer than most other areas, and there is a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, while about 23.6% of people live alone.
Homes are often larger than average, with 77.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than across the state, and 34.6% of homes are owned outright.
Reliance on cars is very high, as only 1% of people commute using public transport. This is consistent with the long 64-minute average drive time to the city and a lack of nearby transit stops.
Fisher is a high-churn area, with 48.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Health care and construction are the main local industries.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to schools and health services on foot is lower than the state average.