Fernhill, NSW 2519
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2519
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Median house price
$1,275,000
+20.9% over the past year.
Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Fernhill at a glance
- Median unit
- $354,960
- Weekly rent
- $750
- Houses · units $540
- Population
- 987
- Median age 45
Prices: Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2519), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Fernhill
Houses change hands at $1,275,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (15 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $354,960, roughly 72% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20.9%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +20.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2519)
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What to know about Fernhill
Fernhill (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,275,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +20.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,101 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 59%
- Lone person
- 37%
- Owner occupied
- 45%
- Renter occupied
- 50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,275,000 price tag). Units yield 7.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +20.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.06%
- On the $1,275,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 7.91%
- On the $354,960 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +20.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
54 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,101 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Fernhill
- What is the median house price in Fernhill?
- The median house price in Fernhill, NSW 2519 is $1,275,000 (median of 15 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $354,960. Annual growth is +20.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Fernhill?
- A useful starting point is the Fernhill median house price of $1,275,000 (units $354,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Fernhill a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Fernhill is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2519), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,275,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 20.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Fernhill is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2519.
- What is the average rent in Fernhill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $540.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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