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
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Corrimal | Fairy Meadow |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Fairy Meadow leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 35.4% | 30.4%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Fairy Meadow leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | C+▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 6/10▲ | 5/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5 | 7▲ |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $625/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Fairy Meadow leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 26 | 36▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Corrimal if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Fairy Meadow if...
- Fairy Meadow leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
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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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