Wollongong City Council
Fernhill
Fernhill at a glance
Median house
$1,222,500
+15.9% year on year
Median unit
$354,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
36
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
987
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Fernhill.
Fernhill is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,222,500
+15.9% over the past year. Median unit price $354,960.
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
$1,222,500
+15.9% annual growth
$354,960
Sales data pending
36
Average days to sell
987
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.70%
Based on $1,222,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.78%
Based on $354,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+15.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202636 days
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 +15.9%/yr
2021
$585K
5-year change
+109%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
987
Median age
45
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Fernhill.
Local schools for Fernhill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tarrawanna Public School
Fairy Meadow Public School
Towradgi Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Fernhill.
- What is the median house price in Fernhill?
- The median house price in Fernhill, NSW 2519 is $1,222,500. The median unit price is $354,960. Annual growth is +15.9%.
- What is the Fernhill postcode?
- Fernhill is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Fernhill has approximately 987 residents. 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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