Fisherman Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
140
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Fisherman Bay.
The postcode for Fisherman Bay is 5522 (SA).
Fisherman Bay (5522) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Fisherman Bay has roughly 140 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fisherman Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fisherman Bay's population at 140, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (57%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
140
Median age
64
Family households
40%
Lone person
57%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$133/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
140
Median age: 64
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fisherman Bay.
Local schools for Fisherman Bay
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Government School Catchment
Port Broughton Area School
Crystal Brook Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Fisherman Bay.
- What is the Fisherman Bay postcode?
- Fisherman Bay is in the 5522 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Fisherman Bay?
- Fisherman Bay is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5522, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Fisherman Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $133.
- What schools are in Fisherman Bay?
- There are 9 schools serving Fisherman Bay on this page, including Port Broughton Area School, Crystal Brook Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School.
- How walkable is Fisherman Bay?
- Fisherman Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fisherman Bay?
- Fisherman Bay is close to Port Broughton, Clements Gap, Mundoora, Ward Hill, Wandearah East.
- What is the population of Fisherman Bay?
- The population of Fisherman Bay is approximately 140 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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