The size of Fortescue is approximately 83.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 99.7% of total area. The population of Fortescue in 2006 was 188 people. By 2011 the population was 338 showing a population growth of 79.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fortescue is 50-59 years. Households in Fortescue are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fortescue work in a labourer occupation. In 2006, 83.7% of the homes in Fortescue were owner-occupied compared with 78.6% in 2011.