Figtree, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Figtree NSW is 12,335 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Figtree is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Figtree is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Figtree has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Figtree has a population density of 1,441 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Figtree is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Figtree is $2,229.

There were 86 recorded offences in Figtree in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (26 offences).

Population
12,335
Census 2021
Median income
$815/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Figtree vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Figtree is $815 a week, 7% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 881st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $45 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureFigtreeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$815/wk$765/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$2,042/wk$1,704/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$385/wk +12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,229/mo$1,965/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.1%22.6% −1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Figtree, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Figtree Population

12,335 residents at the 2021 Census.

Figtree Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$815/wk
$42,380 per year
Ranked 3,337 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,229/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Figtree Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,042/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 21.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Figtree against your income

About $8,849 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,612/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Figtree Schools

23
schools nearby
12
government
1049
avg ICSEA score
7,980
total students
The Illawarra Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 970 students
1159
ICSEA
Keiraville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 297 students
1103
ICSEA
Cedars Christian College - Aspire Independent
Combined · U · 13 students
1094
ICSEA
Illawarra Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 800 students
1091
ICSEA
St Therese Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1090
ICSEA
Edmund Rice College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,054 students
1083
ICSEA
Nareena Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 209 students
1080
ICSEA
Mount Keira Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 91 students
1072
ICSEA
Mount St Thomas Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 354 students
1070
ICSEA
Lindsay Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1068
ICSEA
Cedars Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 661 students
1067
ICSEA
St Pius X Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 371 students
1066
ICSEA
Gwynneville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 271 students
1065
ICSEA
Figtree Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 181 students
1061
ICSEA
Figtree Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1028
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Figtree, with a map

Figtree Map

Figtree, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Figtree, New South Wales: 34.4306°S, 150.8501°E

Figtree Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Figtree

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (6,046) Female 51.0% (6,290)

Population Density

1,441
people per km²
12,335 people · 8.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,427
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.3%
North Macedonia
1.7%
China
1.6%
India
1.3%
Italy
1.1%
New Zealand
1.0%
Philippines
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
2.7%
Mandarin
2.3%
Italian
1.6%
Arabic
1.5%
Greek
1.4%
Serbian
1.3%
Spanish
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
33.7%
English
33.0%
Scottish
9.9%
Irish
9.0%
Italian
6.8%
Macedonian
5.0%
German
3.5%
Chinese
3.5%
Greek
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Serbian
1.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.1%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
13.9%
Eastern Orthodox
7.2%
Not stated
4.2%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Islam
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.6% 5,307
Separated
2.3% 229
Divorced
7.1% 703
Widowed
5.9% 582
Never married
31.1% 3,086

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.1%
Couple: no children
22.2%
Couple: no children under 15
20.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.1%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
21.6%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Figtree

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,290 occupied private dwellings in Figtree at the 2021 Census, 17.4% were rented, 40.7% owned outright and 39.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 63 dwellings
Owned outright
40.7% 1,747 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.5% 1,695 dwellings
Rented
17.4% 748 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 42 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
9.9%
3 bedrooms
40.4%
4 bedrooms
35.2%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
0.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
43.3%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Figtree

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 3,312 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 1,911 people
Unemployed
2.7% 241 people
Not in labour force
39.3% 3,535 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
36.0%
Managers
14.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
11.4%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%
Labourers
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.5%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Walked only
1.4%
Truck
1.0%
Bus
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Train
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.0%
Bachelor Degree
31.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Postgraduate Degree
12.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
18.5%
Health
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Education
10.7%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Information Technology
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.3%
Secondary: Government
19.8%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Pre-school
11.7%
Secondary: Catholic
10.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,024
Asthma
441
Arthritis
405
Diabetes
316
Heart disease
268
Lung condition
188
Cancer
153
Kidney disease
127
Stroke
108
Dementia
34

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 1,337
Did not provide
86.0% 8,209

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 1,452
Not a volunteer
84.8% 8,105

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 11
Previously served
1.5% 147
Never served
98.3% 9,371

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.7%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
34.6%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
44
1951: 1960
229
1961: 1970
417
1971: 1980
362
1981: 1990
223
1991: 2000
266
2001: 2010
467
2011: 2015
346
2016
60
2017
27
2018
61
2019
58
2020
26
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10,566
Moved from NSW
924
Moved: same area (SA2)
224
Moved from overseas
35
Moved from WA
21
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
11.0%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.6%
Step family: no other children
7.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Figtree Crime Statistics

86 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
26
Other Against Property
20
Property Damage
12
Assault
11
Other Against Person
9
Sexual Offences
4
Drug Offences
2
Domestic Violence
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Figtree

The closest suburb to Figtree is West Wollongong, 1.7 km away.

West Wollongong
1.7 km away · income $759/wk · rent $370/wk
Mangerton
2.1 km away · income $941/wk · rent $353/wk
Mount Saint Thomas
2.4 km away · income $819/wk · rent $300/wk
Cordeaux Heights
2.6 km away · income $896/wk · rent $495/wk
Mount Kembla
2.9 km away · income $1,002/wk · rent $440/wk
Coniston
3.0 km away · income $739/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Figtree

What is the population of Figtree NSW?

The population of Figtree NSW is 12,335 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,441 people per km². Figtree is ranked #426 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Figtree?

The median personal income in Figtree NSW is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year. The median household income is $2,042 per week. Family income is $2,427 per week. Figtree is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Figtree?

Median rent in Figtree NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Figtree ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Figtree?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Figtree NSW is $2,229. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Figtree?

The median age in Figtree NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Figtree a good suburb to live in?

Figtree is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,335. The median income is $815/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11518. All dollar figures in AUD.