Figtree, NSW 2525 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Figtree is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2525, home to 12,335 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area and roughly 73 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,335
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,042 /week
- Median personal income
- $815 /week
- Median family income
- $2,427 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,229
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Mount Kembla Public School
- Unanderra Public School
- Nareena Hills Public School
- Farmborough Road Public School
- Figtree Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 40 bus stops
- Soldiers And Miners Anglican Church, Cordeaux Rd
- Mt Kembla Rural Fire Brigade, Cordeaux Rd
- Cordeaux Rd Opp Stafford Rd
- Cordeaux Rd Opp Mount Kembla Public School
- Cordeaux Rd Opp Bradley Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 12.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.4% of the 5,267 resolvable premises in Figtree. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 335 across postcode 2525 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 108 theft, 84 violent offences, 39 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Figtree?
Figtree (NSW 2525) had 12,335 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Figtree?
The median advertised rent in Figtree is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Figtree?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Figtree covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Kembla Public School (0.6 km), Unanderra Public School (1.7 km), Nareena Hills Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Figtree?
Figtree is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Figtree?
Across postcode 2525, 335 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (108), violent (84), property damage (39). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Figtree?
In Figtree, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (12.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Figtree?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Figtree centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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