Wollongong NSW, 2500

Considering a move to Wollongong, NSW 2500? It's crucial to evaluate if it is a serious contender for your next home. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Wollongong median property prices, market trends & demographics so we can equip you in making the best decision on your future purchase.

If you are new to Wollongong, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.

Overview As informally addressed, Wollongong, or "The Gong," is located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. The coastal strip of The Gong lies between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean about 68 kilometres south of central Sydney. Wollongong has around urban population of 307,477 as per the data collected in the year 2021. With this, Wollongong is considered the third-largest city in New South Wales by population.

Living in Wollongong Wollongong is famous for its business industry that processes with large equipment and facilities and the quality of its physical setting. Wollongong is also notable for its long history regarding coal mining and industry. This suburb also showcases a university that has around 38,000 students.

History of Wollongong The Aboriginal word "Wollongong" can have different translations such as "seas of the South,' "great feast of fish," "hard ground near water," "song of the sea," "sound of the waves," "many snakes," and "five islands." The area was initially inhabited by the Dharawal (alternatively spelled as Turuwal, Tharawal) Indigenous Australians. George Bass and Matthew Flinders were the first Europeans to visit, who landed at Lake Illawarra in 1796. In addition to this, during the early nineteenth century, the first settlers of Wollongong were cedar cutters. In the year 1812, graziers followed.

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