Fern Hill is a small locality in Hepburn, Victoria (postcode 3458), located in the Ballarat region. At the ABS Census 2021 it had a population of 125 people.
At a glance
Household income
$2,062/wk
Age distribution
Housing tenure
Key statistics
| Indicator | Value |
|---|
| Postcode | 3458 |
| Population (2021) | 125 |
| Males | 67 (53.6%) |
| Females | 62 (49.6%) |
| Median age | 49 years |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Median weekly household income | $2,062 |
| Median weekly family income | $2,250 |
| Median weekly rent | $231 |
| Median monthly mortgage | $2,252 |
| Labour force | 54 |
| Unemployment rate | 0% |
| Participation rate | 73% |
| Born overseas | 12.0% |
| Separate houses | 84.8% |
| Worked at home | 22.2% |
| SEIFA IRSD decile | 10 of 10 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.9% |
| Residents needing assistance with core activities | 2.4% |
| Households with 2+ vehicles | 94.9% |
| Distance from Melbourne CBD | 69.5 km (straight line) |
Age profile
Median age: 49 years. Residents under 15: 14.4%. Residents aged 65 and over: 24.0%.
| Age group | People | Share of population |
|---|
| 0-4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5-14 | 18 | 14.4% |
| 15-19 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 20-24 | 8 | 6.4% |
| 25-34 | 5 | 4.0% |
| 35-44 | 16 | 12.8% |
| 45-54 | 16 | 12.8% |
| 55-64 | 28 | 22.4% |
| 65-74 | 14 | 11.2% |
| 75-84 | 16 | 12.8% |
| 85 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
Households and families
| Household type | Count | Share of households |
|---|
| Total households | 39 | |
| Average household size | 2.5 | |
| One person | 6 | 15.4% |
| Two persons | 18 | 46.2% |
| Three persons | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four persons | 10 | 25.6% |
| Five persons | 3 | 7.7% |
| Six or more persons | 0 | 0.0% |
| Family type | Count | Share of families |
|---|
| Total families | 32 | |
| Couples with children | 0 | 0.0% |
| Couples without children | 19 | 59.4% |
| One-parent families | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other families | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing
| Dwellings | Count | Share of dwellings |
|---|
| Total dwellings | 46 | |
| Occupied | 39 | 84.8% |
| Unoccupied | 9 | 19.6% |
| Dwelling structure | Count | Share of dwellings |
|---|
| Separate house | 39 | 84.8% |
| Semi-detached or townhouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Flat or apartment | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other dwelling | 0 | 0.0% |
| Tenure | Count | Share of households |
|---|
| Owned outright | 21 | 53.8% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 18 | 46.2% |
| Rented | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other tenure | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
| Labour force status | Count | Share |
|---|
| Labour force | 54 | |
| Employed | 54 | 100.0% |
| Unemployed | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not in the labour force | 20 | |
| Unemployment rate | 0% | |
| Participation rate | 73% | |
Household income
Household incomes in Fern Hill are distributed across the following weekly bands.
| Weekly household income | Share of households |
|---|
| Under $650 | 0.0% |
| $650 to $1,499 | 37.5% |
| $1,500 to $2,999 | 29.2% |
| $3,000 or more | 33.3% |
For residents aged 15 and over, personal weekly income is distributed as follows.
| Weekly personal income | Share of residents 15+ |
|---|
| Under $500 | 25.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.5% |
| $1,000 to $1,999 | 32.9% |
| $2,000 or more | 20.3% |
Travel to work
| Method | Count | Share of workers |
|---|
| Car driver | 29 | 53.7% |
| Car passenger | 3 | 5.6% |
| Train | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bus | 0 | 0.0% |
| Tram | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked only | 6 | 11.1% |
| Worked at home | 12 | 22.2% |
Religious affiliation
| Religion | Count | Share of residents |
|---|
| Christianity | 40 | 32.0% |
| No religion | 60 | 48.0% |
| Islam | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hinduism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Buddhism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Judaism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other or not stated | 25 | 20.0% |
Socio-economic profile (SEIFA 2021)
SEIFA deciles run from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (least disadvantaged) nationally.
| Index | Score | Decile | Percentile |
|---|
| IRSD (disadvantage) | 1106 | 10 | 98 |
| IRSAD (advantage and disadvantage) | 1091 | 10 | |
| IER (economic resources) | 1102 | 10 | |
| IEO (education and occupation) | 1088 | 10 | |
Where residents were born
85.6% of residents were born in Australia and 14.4% were born overseas. The most common overseas birthplaces in Fern Hill are listed below.
| Country of birth | People | Share of residents |
|---|
| England | 6 | 6.7% |
Ancestry
Residents of Fern Hill most commonly report the following ancestries.
| Ancestry | Responses | Share of responses |
|---|
| English | 46 | 34.1% |
| Australian | 41 | 30.4% |
| Scottish | 19 | 14.1% |
| Irish | 17 | 12.6% |
| Greek | 5 | 3.7% |
| Dutch | 4 | 3.0% |
Work and industry
The largest employment sectors for Fern Hill residents are listed below.
| Industry of employment | Workers | Share of workers |
|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 9 | 24.3% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 24.3% |
| Education and Training | 6 | 16.2% |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 5 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.5% |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 3 | 8.1% |
The most common occupations among Fern Hill residents are listed below.
| Occupation | Workers | Share of workers |
|---|
| Professionals | 20 | 42.6% |
| Managers | 12 | 25.5% |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 5 | 10.6% |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 5 | 10.6% |
| Sales Workers | 5 | 10.6% |
Education
The most common fields of study among Fern Hill residents with qualifications are listed below.
| Field of study | People | Share |
|---|
| Management and Commerce | 10 | 20.4% |
| Society and Culture | 9 | 18.4% |
| Creative Arts | 7 | 14.3% |
| Health | 6 | 12.2% |
| Education | 6 | 12.2% |
| Engineering and Related Technologies | 5 | 10.2% |
Long-term health conditions
62.9% of residents report no long-term health condition. The most commonly reported conditions in Fern Hill are listed below.
| Health condition | People | Share of residents |
|---|
| Asthma | 12 | 12.4% |
| Diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) | 6 | 6.2% |
| Cancer (including remission) | 4 | 4.1% |
| Arthritis | 3 | 3.1% |
| Heart disease (including heart attack or angina) | 3 | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dementia (including Alzheimer's) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lung condition (including COPD or emphysema) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mental health condition (including depression or anxiety) | 0 | 0.0% |
Community and care
How residents of Fern Hill contribute to their community (share of residents aged 15 and over).
| Community activity | Share |
|---|
| Volunteers for an organisation or group | 10.7% |
| Provides unpaid assistance to a person with a disability or health condition | 12.6% |
| Provides unpaid child care | 39.8% |
| Does 15 or more hours of unpaid domestic work | 24.3% |
| Has served or is serving in the Australian Defence Force | 0.0% |
Moving and stability
| Mobility | Share of residents |
|---|
| Same address 1 year ago | 96.7% |
| Moved within Victoria in the last year | 3.3% |
| Moved interstate in the last year | 0.0% |
| Moved from overseas in the last year | 0.0% |
| Same address 5 years ago | 63.7% |
| Moved within Victoria in the last 5 years | 25.3% |
| Moved interstate in the last 5 years | 0.0% |
| Moved from overseas in the last 5 years | 0.0% |
Location
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