Figtree at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Figtree.
The postcode for Figtree is 2525 (NSW).
Figtree (2525) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Figtree has roughly 12,335 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.
Figtree 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Figtree's population at 12,335, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,335
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
12,335
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
386
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 Figtree.
Local schools for Figtree
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Government School Catchment
Nareena Hills Public School
Figtree Heights Public School
Figtree High School
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Frequently asked
About Figtree.
- What is the Figtree postcode?
- Figtree is in the 2525 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Figtree?
- Figtree is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2525, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Figtree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Figtree?
- There are 20 schools serving Figtree on this page, including Nareena Hills Public School, Figtree Heights Public School, Figtree High School.
- How walkable is Figtree?
- Figtree has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Figtree?
- Figtree is close to Cordeaux Heights, Cordeaux, Unanderra, Unanderra Dc, Wollongong West.
- What is the population of Figtree?
- The population of Figtree is approximately 12,335 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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