Figtree, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Figtree, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Figtree |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.43051 |
| Longitude | 150.84637 |
| Population | 11,376 |
| Density | 1336.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 2525 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 71 km south-southwest |
Figtree is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,376. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 1336.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 71 km south-southwest of Sydney. Figtree is located at 34.4305°S, 150.8464°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2525.
Figtree rests on the lower slopes of the Illawarra escarpment, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the coast. It lies 4.1 km west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 266°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-west of Woonona. Here, the air carries a faint, damp coolness, a whisper of the rainforest canopy that once dominated these hills, now giving way to a patchwork of suburban streets and remnant bushland. Gnarled fig trees, their aerial roots like ancient, arthritic fingers, still punctuate the landscape, their broad leaves catching the shifting sunlight. The terrain is a study in subtle inclines, with stormwater channels and roadside gutters directing the plentiful rainfall towards the coastal plain, a constant reminder of the watershed’s generosity.
This locality, once part of a broader agricultural district, owes its name to those prominent fig trees that dotted the early pastoral runs. While the days of widespread dairy farming have largely receded, replaced by housing developments and the hum of commerce, echoes of its past persist in the names of creeks and the enduring character of the land. The establishment of the Wollongong Botanic Garden in neighbouring Mount Keira brought a new focus on the region’s natural beauty, drawing visitors who appreciate the lush vegetation and the panoramic views back towards the harbour. Figtree itself is a hub of everyday life, its local shopping centre a gathering point for residents, a place where the rhythms of grocery runs and school pick-ups define the day's gentle pulse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Figtree, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Figtree, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Figtree includes the postcode (2525), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Figtree is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |