Wollongong, New South Wales

city in New South Wales, Australia

Wollongong (Dharawal: Woolyungah) is a city in New South Wales, Australia. It is on the eastern coast of Australia, 82 km (51.0 mi), just over one hour from the south of Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra.[1] It is the third largest city in New South Wales, after Sydney and Newcastle.

Wollongong
Woolyungah
New South Wales
Overlooking Wollongong at night
Wollongong is located in Australia
Wollongong
Wollongong
Coordinates34°25′59″S 150°52′59″E / 34.43306°S 150.88306°E / -34.43306; 150.88306
Population295,842 (2016) (10th)
 • Density517.03/km2 (1,339.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2500
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Area572.2 km2 (220.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
Location84 km (52 mi) S of Sydney
LGA(s)
  • City of Wollongong
  • City of Shellharbour
  • Municipality of Kiama
RegionIllawarra
Federal division(s)
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
21.8 °C
71 °F
13.3 °C
56 °F
1,320.9 mm
52 in

References change

  1. "About Destination Wollongong". Business Events Sydney. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.