Wollongong City Council
Fairy Meadow
Fairy Meadow at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
7,512
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Fairy Meadow.
Fairy Meadow (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Fairy Meadow has roughly 7,512 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fairy Meadow scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairy Meadow's population at 7,512, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,512
Median age
38
Family households
61%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
7,512
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
710
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairy Meadow.
Local schools for Fairy Meadow
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Government School Catchment
Mount Ousley Public School
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Keira High School
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Frequently asked
About Fairy Meadow.
- What is the Fairy Meadow postcode?
- Fairy Meadow is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fairy Meadow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Fairy Meadow?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairy Meadow on this page, including Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School, Mount Ousley Public School, Elonera Montessori School.
- How walkable is Fairy Meadow?
- Fairy Meadow has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fairy Meadow?
- Fairy Meadow is close to Mount Ousley, North Wollongong, Wollongong North, Reidtown, Keiraville.
- What is the population of Fairy Meadow?
- Fairy Meadow has approximately 7,512 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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