NSW2525· Pop. 12,335Wollongong

FIGTREE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,150,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-11.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

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FIGTREE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$730k

2021

$954k

2022

$978k

2023

$930k

2024

$1075k

2025

$1298k

2026

$1150k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FIGTREE is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,042/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

17.4%

80.2% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

14.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

72.7 km

Regional

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

25.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

15 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

7.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

75/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2525

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Nareena Hills Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1080(78%)

209 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls36% top SEA quarter

Figtree Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)

181 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls26% top SEA quarter

Figtree Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)

264 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls20% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Figtree High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)

880 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1046ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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