Farmborough Heights
NSW 2526 • Rest of NSW
About Farmborough Heights
Farmborough Heights is a residential suburb in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, located approximately 92 km south-southwest of Sydney and 9 km southwest of Wollongong CBD. The suburb had a population of 4,179 at the 2021 census and sits in the foothills of Mount Kembla at an elevation of around 125 metres. It is a quiet, established neighbourhood within the City of Wollongong local government area.
Farmborough Heights is a family-oriented suburb with a generous amount of green space, with 13 parks covering nearly 17% of the total area. The suburb mainly consists of separate residential dwellings and has a local general store. Residents enjoy a peaceful hillside setting with scenic views, while the nearby suburbs of Unanderra and Dapto provide shopping and services. The suburb appeals to families seeking a quiet lifestyle close to Wollongong’s employment and education hubs.
Farmborough Heights falls under postcode 2526 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 37 — Wollongong to Farmborough Heights 20 min
- 39 — Dapto to Wollongong via Unanderra 15 min to Wollongong
Commute to Wollongong
🛣️ Access via Waples Road and Panorama Drive; Sydney commute ~1h 30min by train
Hilly terrain and limited local shops mean most errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Tyalla Place
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Unanderra Public School ICSEA 992Derribong Drive
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Waples Road
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Mount Kembla Public School ICSEA 1050Cordeaux Rd
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Farmborough Road Public School ICSEA 961Farmborough Rd
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2-10 Cummins Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Farmborough Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Farmborough Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Farmborough Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
30 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 155
- 2. North Macedonia 62
- 3. Italy 44
- 4. New Zealand 39
- 5. India 29
- 6. Scotland 26
- 7. Chile 22
- 8. United States 18
- 9. Ireland 17
- 10. South Africa 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)