Farmborough Heights
NSW 2526 · Wollongong
4,179 (2021) → 4,226 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Farmborough Heights is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2526, about 74km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Farmborough Heights has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2526 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.71%), North Macedonia (1.48%), Italy (1.05%), New Zealand (0.93%), India (0.69%)
Top languages: Macedon (2.01%), Italian (1.27%), Spanish (1.05%), Arabic (0.81%), Serbian (0.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough HeightsCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Cedars Christian College - AspireCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1094
- Cedars Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1067
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 825
- Farmborough Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 992
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
- Mount Kembla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1050
- Berkeley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 868
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1028
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Farmborough Heights
Is Farmborough Heights safe?
Farmborough Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,890 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Farmborough Heights?
In Farmborough Heights, the median house price is $1.07M and the median unit price is $801K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Farmborough Heights from Sydney CBD?
Farmborough Heights is about 74.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 195 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Farmborough Heights?
Farmborough Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Farmborough Heights?
Farmborough Heights has a transport score of 72/100 and 35 bus stops.