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Figtree suburb profile

Figtree is an established Wollongong suburb on the foothills of Mount Keira, anchored by the Figtree Grove shopping centre and a mix of retail and services that make day to day life convenient. It features tree-lined streets of older weatherboard and brick homes alongside pockets of more recent townhouse and unit development closer to the shops. The suburb sits near escarpment bushland with parks and sporting fields for active families, and is well connected by bus services and main road links to Wollongong and the South Coast. Overall it has a practical, suburban character popular with families and commuters.

Figtree property market performance

Current median dwelling price$872,500Past 3 months

Property growth+19.1%Past 12 months

There are relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.285 million, a sharp 13.5% rise over the last 12 months. Available figures show unit values rose more strongly, up 24.6%.

Over the last 3 months 26 houses and 7 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 27 days while units took 39 days, so houses sold faster.

The rental market in Figtree averaged $780 a week for houses and $535 a week for units. Unit rents rose a modest 2.9% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.28MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
13.5%24.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
267
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2739
Average rent
Past 12 months
$780$535
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/A2.9%

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Figtree demographics

Figtree is a community of 12,335 people with a median age of 40. The typical household receives $2,042 a week in total income, roughly $106,200 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households, led by couple families with children, who are the largest group at 52.1% (1,774 families). Couple families without children account for 33.9% (1,155), one-parent families 12.9% (441) and other families 1.1% (36). Together, couples with and without children represent 86.0% of reported families.

Homes in Figtree are predominantly owner-occupied, at 82.2% overall (41.7% owned outright and 40.5% owned with a mortgage), while 17.9% are rented. Owner-occupiers outnumber renters by more than four to one.

Figtree infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Figtree is the focus of a council town-centre study and a separate recreation master plan. Wollongong City Council’s Figtree Town Centre Study (2013) remains the guiding document for town-centre improvements and the council continues to seek opportunities to fund its priority recommendations. The council also adopted the Figtree Oval Recreation Master Plan (2016) and lists implementing that plan in its delivery program, including staged upgrades and investigation of an all-ages and abilities play space and improved pedestrian links along Allan’s Creek.

On transport, Transport for NSW completed a strategic business case examining the M1 Princes Motorway corridor between Figtree and Dapto to investigate network and infrastructure options for that section of the motorway. The corridor also undergoes periodic maintenance works and planned night closures for upgrades and safety work.

Suburbs near Figtree

Some popular suburbs near Figtree include:

  • Cordeaux Heights: Residential suburb with family homes and bushland fringe, in Wollongong's west.
  • West Wollongong: Inner-city suburb with apartments and direct access to Wollongong's CBD.
  • Mount Kembla: Small village at the foothills with bushwalking and mountain scenery.
  • Mount Keira: Dominated by its eponymous mountain and popular lookout, with bushland reserves.
  • Mangerton: Established residential area known for mature trees and quiet streets.

How does Figtree compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Figtree’s median house price is 4.5% higher than West Wollongong’s.
  • Median unit prices: Figtree’s median unit price is 19.5% higher than West Wollongong’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Figtree have grown 4.2% higher than in Cordeaux Heights.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby West Wollongong have risen 25.0% more than in Figtree over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Figtree are selling 18.2% faster than in Cordeaux Heights.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Figtree are selling 31.6% faster than in West Wollongong.

Common questions about Figtree

  • Is Figtree a nice place to live?

    Figtree sits on the foothills of Mount Keira and feels like an established, practical suburb. It is anchored by Figtree Grove shopping centre and a mix of retail and services that make day-to-day life convenient. Tree-lined streets of older weatherboard and brick homes sit alongside pockets of newer townhouses and units near the shops. The suburb borders escarpment bushland and has parks and sporting fields, while bus services and main road links connect it with Wollongong and the South Coast.

    About 12,335 people live in Figtree and the median age is 40, with families making up the bulk of households. Most homes are owner-occupied (82.2%) rather than rented. Council planning for the town centre and a recreation master plan for the oval, play spaces and improved pedestrian links indicate local upgrades are being considered. Whether that suits you comes down to what you want from a suburb.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Figtree?

    Buying a house in Figtree sits well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,285,000 is about 12.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,042 × 52 = $106,184).

    Rents look noticeably smaller by comparison. House rent at $780 a week would take roughly 38% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while unit rent at $535 a week would take about 26%. On these figures, renting appears the less stretched option against local incomes at the last Census, while buying sits well above them. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Figtree a good place to invest?

    If you're weighing up Figtree as an investment, the past year shows strong price gains. Median house values rose 13.5% over 12 months and unit values jumped 24.6%, so capital growth on units outpaced houses this year. The rent for units increased 2.9%, a modest lift that relates to rental income rather than price movement. Whether that combination of stronger capital growth, particularly for units, and only modest rent growth suits you depends on your own investment goals and circumstances.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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