Fairy Meadow
NSW 2519 · Wollongong
7,512 (2021) → 7,777 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fairy Meadow is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2519, about 65km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is right by the coast. Fairy Meadow has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.97%), India (2.53%), Italy (2.36%), Vietnam (1.73%), China (1.69%)
Top languages: Italian (2.9%), Turkish (2.16%), Vietnamese (1.94%), Mandarin (1.65%), Arabic (1.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1069
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1106
- Wollongong Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 860
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1066
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 964
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 990
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1123
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 967
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1088
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1022
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 940
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1103
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fairy Meadow
Is Fairy Meadow safe?
Fairy Meadow has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,452 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fairy Meadow?
In Fairy Meadow, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $612K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Fairy Meadow from Sydney CBD?
Fairy Meadow is about 64.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Fairy Meadow?
Fairy Meadow has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fairy Meadow?
Fairy Meadow has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 59 bus stops.