Farmborough Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,006,500
+8.2% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,179
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Farmborough Heights.
The postcode for Farmborough Heights is 2526 (NSW).
The median house price in Farmborough Heights is $1,006,500.
Farmborough Heights (2526) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,006,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Farmborough Heights has roughly 4,179 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Farmborough Heights scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Farmborough Heights's population at 4,179, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,179
Median age
38
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,006,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 66% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $201,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,006,500
+8.2% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,006,500
+8.2% annual growth
$343,440
4,179
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.91% (median rent $370/wk against a $1,006,500 price tag). Units yield 6.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.91%
Based on $1,006,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.81%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+8.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +8.2%/yr
2021
$679K
5-year change
+48%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
89
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Farmborough Heights.
Local schools for Farmborough Heights
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Government School Catchment
Farmborough Road Public School
Unanderra Public School
Mount Kembla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Farmborough Heights.
- What is the median house price in Farmborough Heights?
- The median house price in Farmborough Heights, NSW 2526 is $1,006,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +8.2%.
- What is the Farmborough Heights postcode?
- Farmborough Heights is in the 2526 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Farmborough Heights?
- Farmborough Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2526, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Farmborough Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Farmborough Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Farmborough Heights on this page, including Cedars Christian College - Aspire, Cedars Christian College, Craig Davis College.
- How walkable is Farmborough Heights?
- Farmborough Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Farmborough Heights?
- Farmborough Heights is close to Mount Kembla, Cordeaux Heights, Cordeaux, Unanderra, Unanderra Dc.
- What is the population of Farmborough Heights?
- The population of Farmborough Heights is approximately 4,179 (2021 Census). 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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