North Wollongong

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

North Wollongong is a lively coastal suburb just north of Wollongong's city centre, known for its sandy beaches, lively cafe culture, and close proximity to the University of Wollongong. Its relaxed seaside vibe draws families, students, and visitors seeking recreation and ocean views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.41°, 150.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,311
Local Cost
$2,177
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
923 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
268.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.