Fairy Meadow
NSW 2519 • Rest of NSW
About Fairy Meadow
Fairy Meadow is a suburb in the City of Wollongong, New South Wales, located in the Illawarra region approximately 81 kilometres south of Sydney and just 4 kilometres north of Wollongong city centre. With a population of 7,512 (2021 census) across 4.4 square kilometres, it is a mainly low-density residential area with commercial and industrial properties along the Princes Highway. The suburb is home to a diverse, multicultural community with families, young professionals, students, and retirees contributing to its character.
Fairy Meadow is popular with tourists and surfers thanks to its long beach and stunning views of Mount Keira and Mount Kembla. The suburb hosts the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus on George Hanley Drive and has seen significant recent development including apartment complexes. Local schools include Fairy Meadow Demonstration School and nearby Balgownie Public School. The Princes Highway strip provides shopping, dining, and services, while the natural backdrop of the Illawarra Escarpment adds to the area's appeal.
Fairy Meadow falls under postcode 2519 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 1, 1A — Wollongong CBD 10-15 min
- 6, 8 — University of Wollongong 5-10 min
- 76 — Thirroul via northern suburbs 20 min
Commute to Wollongong CBD
🛣️ Train to Sydney CBD takes ~90 min; excellent local connectivity to Wollongong
Princes Highway shops, train station, and beach are all within walking distance for most residents
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles118 - 126 Princes Hwy Fairy Meadow 2519 NSW -
Woolworths66 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow 2519 NSW -
ALDI102 - 110 Princess Highway, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
Schools
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Balgownie Public School ICSEA 1076Balgownie Rd
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21 Mt Ousley Road
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Fairy Meadow Public School ICSEA 1002Princes Hwy
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Keira High School ICSEA 984Lysaght St
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Mount Ousley Public School ICSEA 1079McGrath St
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Pleasant Heights Public School ICSEA 1126Alvan Pde
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77 Princes Highway
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Towradgi Public School ICSEA 1031Carters Lane
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Lysaght St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Fairy Meadow, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 223
- 2. India 190
- 3. Italy 177
- 4. Vietnam 130
- 5. China 127
- 6. Turkey 91
- 7. New Zealand 77
- 8. Philippines 53
- 9. Croatia 44
- 10. Thailand 42
- 11. Scotland 37
- 12. Iraq 34
- 13. Greece 28
- 14. Germany 27
- 15. North Macedonia 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)