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Where is Wollongong, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Wollongong is located on the southeastern coast of New South Wales, about 80 kilometres south of Sydney. It lies between the Pacific Ocean’s coastline and the Illawarra Escarpment that rises sharply to the west. It is famous for its heavy industry, beautiful beaches, and as a gateway to the Illawarra region’s natural attractions.

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Facts about Wollongong, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Illawarra / South Coast
Location	On the South Coast of NSW, along the Pacific Ocean, south of Sydney and north of Kiama
Coordinates	34.43° S, 150.89° E
Local Government Area	City of Wollongong
Founded	1815 (as a settlement)
Original Name	Wollongong (from Aboriginal word “woolyungah,” meaning “sound of the sea”)
Elevation	~5–100 m (varies across city)
Population	Approx. 300,000 (urban area)
Area	Approx. 572 sq km (urban & LGA)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcodes	2500–2520
Major Waterways	Pacific Ocean, Towradgi Creek, Dapto Creek
Top Attractions	Wollongong Botanic Garden, Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong Harbour, Mount Keira Lookout, Science Space, Wollongong Beaches.
Demonym	Wollongong residents
Main Industries	Steel production, manufacturing, education, healthcare, tourism, port & shipping
Nearest Airport	Illawarra Regional Airport / Sydney Airport (SYD)
Website	https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au

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