Fernhill at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
987
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Fernhill.
The postcode for Fernhill is 2519 (NSW).
Fernhill (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Fernhill has roughly 987 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Fernhill scores 4/100 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, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fernhill's population at 987, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
987
Median age
45
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
987
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fernhill.
Local schools for Fernhill
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Government School Catchment
Tarrawanna Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School
Towradgi Public School
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Frequently asked
About Fernhill.
- What is the Fernhill postcode?
- Fernhill is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Fernhill?
- Fernhill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2519, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernhill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Fernhill?
- There are 20 schools serving Fernhill on this page, including Tarrawanna Public School, Wollongong Flexible School, Fairy Meadow Public School.
- How walkable is Fernhill?
- Fernhill has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fernhill?
- Fernhill is close to Tarrawanna, Reidtown, Towradgi, Balgownie, Corrimal.
- What is the population of Fernhill?
- The population of Fernhill is approximately 987 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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