Fernhill
NSW 2519 · Wollongong
987 (2021) → 1,022 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.
Fernhill is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2519, about 64km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.22M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is right by the coast. Fernhill has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.55%), Italy (1.93%), India (0.91%), New Zealand (0.91%), Scotland (0.91%)
Top languages: Italian (3.04%), Turkish (2.43%), Vietnamese (1.62%), Greek (1.01%), Spanish (0.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1043 (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)
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 964
- Wollongong Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 860
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1004
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1039
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1081
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1088
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1022
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1069
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1075
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1010
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1123
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 940
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fernhill
Is Fernhill safe?
Fernhill has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 9,524 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fernhill?
In Fernhill, the median house price is $1.22M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Fernhill from Sydney CBD?
Fernhill is about 63.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Fernhill?
Fernhill has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fernhill?
Fernhill has a transport score of 76/100 and 8 bus stops.