Moving to Fisherman Bay SA 5522
What the official numbers say about living in Fisherman Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $133 a week, against a median household income of $495 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Fisherman Bay grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (130 → 140 people).
Around 40% of households are families, averaging 1.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Fisherman Bay scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest airport: Port Pirie Airport, 35.4 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 165 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Fisherman Bay, most often seen first: Pied Cormorant · Common Starling · Little Pied Cormorant · House Sparrow · Australian Pelican · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Fisherman Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman Bay here | 140 | — | 1/10 | 0% |
| Port Broughton | 1,312 | — | 3/10 | 1% |
| Crystal Brook | 1,537 | — | 3/10 | 2% |
| Risdon Park South | 2,230 | — | 2/10 | 0% |
| Risdon Park | 3,878 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
| Port Pirie South | 3,878 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
| Solomontown | 1,088 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Barunga West — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5522 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Fisherman Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $133 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 130 people to 140. It sits about 165 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Barunga West council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Fisherman Bay vs Port Broughton.
Nearby guides: Port Broughton · Crystal Brook · Risdon Park South · Risdon Park · Port Pirie South · Solomontown.
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