Fairy Meadow, New South Wales

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Fairy Meadow
Wollongong, New South Wales

Population:

6,944

Postcode:

2519

Area:

4.4 km²

Property Value:

AUD $380,000 (Q3 2006)

Location:

4 km from Wollongong

LGA:

Wollongong

State District:

Keira

Federal Division:

Cunningham

Suburbs around Fairy Meadow
Fernhill	Towradgi
Balgownie	Fairy Meadow
Mount Ousley	North Wollongong

Fairy Meadow (34°23′S 150°53′E) is a suburb in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Located in the Illawarra, it was historically used as a residence for miners from the nearby mines and their families.

Fairy Meadow is popular with tourists, due to its picturesque beaches and views of Mount Keira, Mount Ousley and Mount Kembla. It is also near the notable Puckey's estate bushland reserve and has a bike track. Fairy Meadow residents live mainly in older style houses, though apartments are now being built. There are several bed and breakfasts for tourists and several hotels also.

The area is near Puckeys Estate Reserve, a bush reserve harbouring many native animals open to the public for walking tracks are allocated there. The area is also bordered by a fine beach which stretches from Towradgi in the north, to Wollongong in the south.

The area is served by a railway station on the South Coast line, which is part of the CityRail railway network.