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Fairy Meadow, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Fairy Meadow is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,283. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,283 Population 16/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,781 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,781 median income, 5.7% unemployment
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Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Fairy Meadow

Fairy Meadow

Fairy Meadow is a suburb in the City of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Located in the Illawarra region and only 4 km from the city centre, it is a mainly low-density residential area, with a large strip of commercial and industrial properties along and off the Princes Highway.

People

Population7,283
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,781
Per Capita$22,781
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership57.7%
Housing Units2,913

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population7,283
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-34.3930°, 150.8928°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,781
Median Age38.0 years

About Fairy Meadow

Fairy Meadow is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,283. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Fairy Meadow has a population of 7,283 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,283
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
469.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fairy Meadow vs Australia Average

The median household income in Fairy Meadow is $22,781, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,781 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $438, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 692 business establishments.

Income: Fairy Meadow vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,781
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,781
Avg Weekly Wage$438

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)692

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fairy Meadow is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 57.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,913 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.7%
Owner-Occupied57.7%
Renter-Occupied42.3%
Housing Units2,913

Property Tax

Climate in Fairy Meadow

Fairy Meadow has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.1° 88.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 19.1° / 24.8° 143.2
Mar 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 142.2
Apr 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 92.8
May 16.4°C / 62°F 13° / 19.9° 51.7
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 125.4
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 78.9
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18° 107.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.3° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.7° 71.7
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16° / 22.5° 117.0
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.1° 75.3
Fairy Meadow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3930°N, 150.8928°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 33 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 49 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 72 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 47 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 137 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 107 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 19 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 56 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 149 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Fairy Meadow has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Fairy Meadow

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fairy Meadow Demonstration School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Fairy Meadow

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
i98FM — MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Fairy Meadow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Fairy Meadow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Helensburgh Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Restaurants in Fairy Meadow

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foodiezz Stop
Villa d'Oro

Cafes in Fairy Meadow

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Two Doors Up Cafe & Bar

Dentists in Fairy Meadow

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campus Dental

Veterinaries in Fairy Meadow

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Veterinary Clinic Fairy Meadow

Train Stations in Fairy Meadow

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fairy Meadow

Gas Stations in Fairy Meadow

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prime

Banks in Fairy Meadow

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo

Breweries in Fairy Meadow

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Fairy Meadow

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Fairy Meadow

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield—Small Airport
Bullio Airport—Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield—Small Airport
Katoomba Airport—Small Airport
Mittagong Airport—Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip—Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip—Small Airport
The Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport
Wilton Airport—Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Fairy Meadow

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Fairy Meadow

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairy Meadow

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fairy Meadow Anglican Church
St John Vianney Co-Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairy Meadow

What is the population of Fairy Meadow?

Fairy Meadow has a population of 7,283 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 469.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Fairy Meadow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,781, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fairy Meadow?

Fairy Meadow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Fairy Meadow?

The unemployment rate in Fairy Meadow is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $438. There are 692 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fairy Meadow?

The median home value in Fairy Meadow is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 57.7%.

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