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Farmborough Heights suburb profile

Farmborough Heights is a leafy, elevated Wollongong suburb set on the Illawarra escarpment that combines a semi-rural feel with suburban convenience. Streets are lined with established gardens and many homes sit on generous blocks, with outlooks across Lake Illawarra and toward the coast from higher points. The area appeals to families and people who want space, privacy and ready access to bushland and escarpment walking tracks, while everyday needs are met by nearby shopping centres and schools in adjoining suburbs. It is a quiet residential pocket that keeps a country-adjacent character despite being close to Wollongong amenities.

Farmborough Heights property market performance

Farmborough Heights has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. House values have risen sharply, up 10.8% over the last 12 months to a median house price of $1,027,500.

There were 10 house sales and 1 unit sale over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 13 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Farmborough Heights shows average house rents of $750 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.03MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
10.8%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
101
Median days on market
Past 12 months
13N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/AN/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Farmborough Heights demographics

Families make up the bulk of households here: couple families with children are the single largest group at 50.5%. The suburb has a population of 4,179 and a median age of 38, with a typical household income of $2,234 a week, roughly $116,200 a year.

Couple families without children account for 37.4% of families, one-parent families 11.8% and other families 0.3%. Together the two couple categories represent 87.9% of reported families, so family households are the dominant family type.

Homes in Farmborough Heights are largely owner-occupied — about 87% combined, with 38.5% owned outright and 48.5% owned with a mortgage — while 13.0% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Farmborough Heights

Some popular suburbs near Farmborough Heights include:

  • Kembla Grange: Semi-rural suburb on the Illawarra plain with farm and open space character.
  • Unanderra: Established residential suburb with pockets of light industry and strong transport links.
  • Cordeaux Heights: Leafy, family-oriented suburb characterised by newer housing and surrounding green space.
  • Mount Kembla: Village-like settlement centred around Mount Kembla, popular for bushwalking and views.
  • Berkeley: Long-established residential suburb in the Wollongong area with mature trees and parks.

How does Farmborough Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Farmborough Heights’s median house price is 14.8% higher than Unanderra’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Farmborough Heights have grown 0.7% higher than in Unanderra.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Farmborough Heights are selling 23.5% faster than in Unanderra.

Choose the right real estate agents in Farmborough Heights

In Farmborough Heights ,30 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 51.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.63%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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