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Fairy Meadow 2519 suburb insights

Located in the Wollongong council area, Fairy Meadow (2519) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Fairy Meadow is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Fairy Meadow?

Can I afford Fairy Meadow?

Rental market in Fairy Meadow

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 31 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$550per week
Sep 2025 · 31 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $445 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $488 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $490 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $500 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $520 per week (31 bonds)Jun 24: $515 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $470 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $545 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $550 per week (31 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Corrimal2518
$540▼$10
3.0 km away
Wollongong2500
$610▲$60
3.0 km away
Figtree2525
$505▼$45
5.2 km away
Thirroul2515
$655▲$105
12.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Fairy Meadow Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

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Change

How might Fairy Meadow change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2519

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2519. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Fairy Meadow change?

Investor activity in Fairy Meadow

2519 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Wollongong

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Wollongong postcodes, or explore the full Wollongong suburb index.

Corrimal 2518Wollongong 2500Figtree 2525Thirroul 2515

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2519?
Fairy Meadow is the primary suburb with postcode 2519 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Fairy Meadow is the main locality.
Which local government area is Fairy Meadow in?
Fairy Meadow (2519) is located in the Wollongong local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Fairy Meadow?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Fairy Meadow (2519) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Fairy Meadow flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Fairy Meadow. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Fairy Meadow?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Fairy Meadow (2519), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Fairy Meadow (2519) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Fairy Meadow (2519). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Fairy Meadow changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Fairy Meadow (2519) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Fairy Meadow in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Fairy Meadow 2519: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Wollongong suburb index to compare nearby options.