Fisher · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Fisher

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A high proportion of detached houses and home ownership has shaped the housing landscape in Fisher since 2011. The area is now dominated by large family homes, with 83% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This preference for larger homes is reflected in the high cost of mortgages for those still paying them off.

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📍 Fisher, Suburb / Locality

Where Fisher sits — Median rent (weekly)

$415 ▲ +23.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Fisher — higher than 85% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Fisher$415
2611 crosses ACT/NSW $450
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,354, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas, sitting at $415.

$415 ▲ +23.9%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $335
  • 2016: $346
  • 2021: $415

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,354 ▲ +6.4%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,212
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,354

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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

Monthly mortgage distribution

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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%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 39.1% of people owning their home outright—a figure far above the ACT average. Conversely, the 19.1% of households that rent is far below both the territory and national figures.

19.1% ▼ -9.7%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.2%
  • 2016: 19.9%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.1% ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.5%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 39.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Fisher splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Owned outright (39%), with Rented at 19%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, making up 82.6% of all homes, which is far above the ACT and national levels. This shift toward larger living spaces is seen in the 83% of homes with three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

82.6% ▲ +2.4%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.7%
  • 2016: 82.7%
  • 2021: 82.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.0% ▲ +1.1%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.1%
  • 2016: 82.1%
  • 2021: 83.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Fisher, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Flat or apartment is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Fisher [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80053/fisher/topic/housing-dwellings