Figtree
NSW 2525 • Rest of NSW
About Figtree
Figtree is a residential suburb nestled beneath the Illawarra escarpment near Wollongong, where over 12,000 residents enjoy dramatic natural surrounds. The escarpment forms a stunning backdrop, and proximity to both coast and mountains provides lifestyle options. The median income reflects comfortable family demographics.
Figtree Grove Shopping Centre provides local retail, while Wollongong offers comprehensive services. The Mount Keira lookout and surrounding bushland are community assets. Figtree attracts families seeking Wollongong living with escarpment beauty and suburban comfort. It's scenic Illawarra suburbia—mountains behind, beaches ahead.
Figtree falls under postcode 2525 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesFigtree Shopping Centre Cnr Gladstone Street & Princess Highway Figtree 2525 NSW -
Woolworths19 Princes Highway Figtree 2525 NSW
Schools
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Figtree Heights Public School ICSEA 10614228 6770 St Georges Ave
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Figtree High School ICSEA 10134271 2787 2 Gibsons Rd
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Figtree Public School ICSEA 10284271 6888 9 Gibsons Rd
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Nareena Hills Public School ICSEA 10804226 3867 Jacaranda Ave
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 Figtree by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Figtree Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Figtree" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
56 state housing + 19 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 405
- 2. North Macedonia 213
- 3. China 202
- 4. India 162
- 5. Italy 141
- 6. New Zealand 127
- 7. Philippines 73
- 8. Croatia 72
- 9. Greece 64
- 10. Germany 56
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)