Suburb comparison
Corrimal vs Fairy Meadow — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Fairy Meadow has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Wollongong
Corrimal
2518
Wollongong
Fairy Meadow
2519
Choose Corrimal if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Fairy Meadow if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Fairy Meadow leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Corrimal or Fairy Meadow more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Corrimal or Fairy Meadow?
- Median weekly rent is $625/wk in Corrimal and $650/wk in Fairy Meadow, making Corrimal the more affordable rental market.
- Is Corrimal or Fairy Meadow at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Corrimal vs Fairy Meadow?
- Corrimal has 5 schools in the postcode, and Fairy Meadow has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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