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 $1.18M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Figtree has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 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 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nareena Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
- Figtree Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
- Figtree Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- Figtree High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lindsay Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1060
- Edmund Rice CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
- The Illawarra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1154
- Unanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 993
- Mount St Thomas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1070
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1079
- Wollongong West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1024
- Illawarra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1102
- Mount Keira Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1082
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1066
- Craig Davis CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 905
- Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
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
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
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 3,129 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Figtree?
In Figtree, the median house price is $1.18M and the median unit price is $784K. Median weekly house rent is $730.
How far is Figtree from Sydney CBD?
Figtree is about 70.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Figtree?
Figtree has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1047 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Figtree?
Figtree has a transport score of 58/100 and 72 bus stops.