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Farmborough Heights

NSW 2526 • Rest of NSW

4,179
Population (2021)
$116,168
Median Household Income
3.04 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyQuietWollongong RegionHillsideGreen Spaces

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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2526
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA / Council
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Keira
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.46°, 150.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
3.04 km²
Elevation
127m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Farmborough Heights for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$995K
59 sales · ▲ 5.9% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$793K
6 sales · ▼ 6.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,008
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.1%

30 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Unanderra
2 km
25 min
Kembla Grange
3.5 km
42 min
Dapto
5 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 37 — Wollongong to Farmborough Heights 20 min
  • 39 — Dapto to Wollongong via Unanderra 15 min to Wollongong

Commute to Wollongong

Distance
9 km
By Train
15 min (from Unanderra)
By Bus
20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Access via Waples Road and Panorama Drive; Sydney commute ~1h 30min by train

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and limited local shops mean most errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wollongong Local Government Area, which contains Farmborough Heights. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
216.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.9%
Motor vehicle theft
190.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
342.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
371.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.5%
View all 62 offence types for Wollongong →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,198
Census 2021
4,179
▼ 0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$35,568
Personal Income 2021
$46,124
▲ 29.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$46,124 / yr
$887/wk
Household
$116,168 / yr
$2234/wk
Family
$127,400 / yr
$2450/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,340
Born Overseas 732

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)

Australian 1,537
English 1,434
Scottish 427
Irish 419
Italian 303
German 175
Macedonian 157
Australian Aboriginal 94
Greek 82
Maltese 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,195
Both parents born in Australia
1,116
Both parents born overseas
637
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.7%
No Religion
36.1%
Islam
1.1%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
313 (7.5%)
5-14 years
500 (12.0%)
15-19 years
259 (6.2%)
20-24 years
239 (5.7%)
25-34 years
542 (13.0%)
35-44 years
541 (12.9%)
45-54 years
564 (13.5%)
55-64 years
486 (11.6%)
65-74 years
389 (9.3%)
75-84 years
221 (5.3%)
85+ years
117 (2.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farmborough Heights known for? +

Farmborough Heights is a family-oriented suburb with a generous amount of green space, with 13 parks covering nearly 17% of the total area.

How far is Farmborough Heights from Sydney CBD? +

Farmborough Heights is approximately 9 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 15 min in peak hour and 10 min off-peak.

Does Farmborough Heights have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Unanderra (2 km away, approximately 25 min walk) on the South Coast Line / Illawarra Line. Bus services include 37, running to Wollongong to Farmborough Heights in approximately 20 min.

What is the population of Farmborough Heights? +

According to the 2021 Census, Farmborough Heights has a population of 4,179 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Farmborough Heights a good place to live? +

Farmborough Heights is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb mainly consists of separate residential dwellings and has a local general store.

What is the postcode for Farmborough Heights? +

The postcode for Farmborough Heights is 2526. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Farmborough Heights? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Farmborough Heights is about $887 per week (around $46,100 per year). The median household income is $2,234 per week and the median family income is $2,450 per week.

What is the median house price in Farmborough Heights? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $995,000, up 5.9% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $792,500, down 6.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Farmborough Heights? +

The median age in Farmborough Heights is 38. The largest age group is 45–54 (564 residents, around 13%). Around 26% of residents are under 20 and about 17% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Farmborough Heights a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Farmborough Heights is part of the Wollongong LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Farmborough Heights? +

In Farmborough Heights, the median weekly rent is $450, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,008 (2021 Census).