Figtree
NSW 2525 · Wollongong
12,335 (2021) → 12,850 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.
Figtree is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2525, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.22M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Figtree has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2525 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.28%), North Macedonia (1.73%), China (1.64%), India (1.31%), Italy (1.14%)
Top languages: Macedon (2.75%), Mandarin (2.32%), Italian (1.57%), Arabic (1.52%), Greek (1.36%)
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 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1068
- Edmund Rice CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1159
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 992
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1070
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1090
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 991
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1091
- Mount Keira Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1072
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 825
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Figtree
Is Figtree safe?
Figtree has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 2,716 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Figtree?
In Figtree, the median house price is $1.22M and the median unit price is $826K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Figtree from Sydney CBD?
Figtree is about 70.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Figtree?
Figtree has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Figtree?
Figtree has a transport score of 59/100 and 72 bus stops.