Fisher (ACT)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Fisher reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Fisher (ACT) statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,320 people. This reflects an increase of 101 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,219. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,310 in Jun 2024 and validation of 11 new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 2,101 persons per square kilometer. The Fisher (ACT) (SA2) has shown higher growth than the average SA3 area since 2021, with a 3.1% increase compared to the SA3's 0.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ACT Government's SA2 area projections post-2032. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with the Fisher (ACT) (SA2) expected to grow by 2 persons to reach 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 0.2% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Fisher according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Fisher shows around 5 new homes approved annually. Between FY21-FY25, approximately 28 homes were approved, with one more in FY26 so far.

This results in an average of 7.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years. Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically increasing prices and competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $303,000. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Fisher has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks in the 17th percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings due to market maturity and potential development constraints. Building activity comprises 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium-high density housing, expanding affordable compact alternatives.

This shift from the area's existing 83.0% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 942 people per dwelling approval, Fisher indicates a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population expectations, pressure on housing should reduce, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Fisher has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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The employment landscape in Fisher shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Fisher's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 4.4%.

Employment has remained relatively stable over the past year. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Fisher's unemployment rate is 0.8% higher at 3.6%, while workforce participation lags at 64.3% compared to ACT's 69.6%. Major employment industries among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Retail trade shows lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 6.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force by 0.9%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, ACT recorded employment growth of 1.4% with a fall in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fisher's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Fisher suburb is $68,261 and average income is $81,206. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $74,582 (median) and $88,726 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Fisher rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 25.9% of individuals earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with surrounding region's 34.3%. Notably, 39.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Fisher is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Fisher, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 81.7% houses and 18.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fisher was 39.8%, with the remainder mortgaged at 40.0% or rented at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fisher was $2,354, higher than Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,251. Median weekly rent in Fisher was $415, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $420. Nationally, Fisher's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,354 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Fisher has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.5% of all households, including 34.4% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Fisher demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Fisher is notably higher than national averages. As of the latest data, 43.3% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage is evident across various levels: Bachelor degrees are held by 25.6%, postgraduate qualifications by 12.3%, and graduate diplomas by 5.4%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (14.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.4%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (4.5%).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Fisher has 15 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. All these stops service buses. There are 59 individual routes in total, providing 3,676 weekly passenger trips combined.

Fisher's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 197 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 525 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 245 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Fisher is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Fisher's health profile shows significant challenges with common conditions, notably arthritis and mental health issues affecting 9.0% and 8.5% of residents respectively.

Private health cover is high at approximately 59%. Most residents, 67.5%, report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the ACT average of 66.3%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 19.0% (630 people), compared to the ACT's 20.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fisher was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fisher's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 23.3% born overseas and 16.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fisher, comprising 45.1%. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures, making up 2.8% of Fisher's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.9%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (9.8%). Notable divergences included Hungarian (0.5%, vs regional 0.6%), French (0.8%, vs 0.7%), and Croatian (1.0%, vs 0.9%) groups in Fisher.

Fisher's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Fisher is notably higher than that of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which has an average of 35 years, and modestly exceeds the national median age of 38 years. Compared to the ACT, Fisher has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 years (8.9%), but fewer individuals aged 25-34 years (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 years has increased from 9.4% to 10.7%, while the proportion of those aged 75-84 years has risen from 7.7% to 8.9%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 65-74 years has decreased from 8.9% to 7.3%. By the year 2041, Fisher's age composition is expected to undergo significant shifts. The population aged 85 years and above is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 149 individuals from an initial count of 92. This growth will be driven primarily by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 years and older comprising 67% of the projected population increase. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the age groups 45-54 years and 5-14 years.