Fisherman Bay, SA 5522 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fisherman Bay is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5522, home to 140 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Barunga West local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 160 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 64 years
- Median household income
- $495 /week
- Median personal income
- $458 /week
- Median family income
- $880 /week
- Average household size
- 1.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Barunga West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $133 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $932
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Port Broughton Area School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 358 mm
- Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 29.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 64.8% of the 512 resolvable premises in Fisherman Bay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 64.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 32 across postcode 5522 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 10 theft, 8 violent offences, 6 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fisherman Bay?
Fisherman Bay (SA 5522) had 140 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 64. It sits within the Barunga West local government area.
What is the median rent in Fisherman Bay?
The median advertised rent in Fisherman Bay is $133/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fisherman Bay?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Fisherman Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Port Broughton Area School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fisherman Bay?
Fisherman Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (64.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fisherman Bay?
Across postcode 5522, 32 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (10), violent (8), property damage (6). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Fisherman Bay?
In Fisherman Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (29.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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