Considering Figtree? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Figtree a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Figtree (2525) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Figtree suits established families and upsizers who want a large separate house, strong school infrastructure, and a high-ownership neighbourhood without paying Sydney metro prices. The public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 1046, which sits comfortably above the national average of 1000. With 80% owner-occupancy and a median household income of $2,042 per week, the area attracts stable, professional households. Childcare coverage is solid, with 11 of 12 nearby services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
Walkability is genuinely poor. A score in the 10th percentile means you will depend on a car for almost everything, which matters if you are used to urban convenience. The bushfire risk is a serious concern, not a footnote: 37.8% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, and you need to factor that into insurance costs and building standards before you commit. The composite Stickybeak grade of C- reflects real limitations that the pleasant streetscape will not fix.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific property you are considering sits within a mapped bushfire-prone area by checking the NSW Rural Fire Service Spatial Portal, then get a BAL assessment before bidding. - Request a full insurance quote before exchange, as bushfire-zone premiums in this postcode can be substantially higher than comparable Wollongong suburbs. - Check the exact bus and train connections within that transport count of 12, since frequency and hours vary widely and the low walkability score means public transport quality is critical to daily life.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Figtree?
BOCSAR · FIGTREE 2525
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,12912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−61%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Wollongong
Within LGA: Wollongong
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%145 reports
ASSAULT20%50 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES20%49 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED59%
NON-DOMESTIC41%
Across 49 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$505per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2525
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2525. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Figtree is the primary suburb with postcode 2525 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Figtree is the main locality.
Which local government area is Figtree in?
Figtree (2525) is located in the Wollongong local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Figtree?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Figtree (2525) 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 Figtree flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Figtree. 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 Figtree?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Figtree (2525), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Figtree (2525) 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 Figtree (2525). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Figtree changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Figtree (2525) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
