Mount Fairy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
244
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Mount Fairy.
The postcode for Mount Fairy is 2580 (NSW).
Mount Fairy (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Mount Fairy has roughly 244 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Fairy 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Fairy's population at 244, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
244
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
244
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Fairy.
Local schools for Mount Fairy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tarago Public School
Bungendore High School
Bungendore Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Fairy.
- What is the Mount Fairy postcode?
- Mount Fairy is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Mount Fairy?
- Mount Fairy is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Fairy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Mount Fairy?
- There are 3 schools serving Mount Fairy on this page, including Tarago Public School, Bungendore High School, Bungendore Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Fairy?
- Mount Fairy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Fairy?
- Mount Fairy is close to Boro, Mulloon, Manar, Tarago, Mayfield.
- What is the population of Mount Fairy?
- The population of Mount Fairy is approximately 244 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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