Warrawong
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Warrawong is a lakeside suburb in New South Wales, Australia, known for its proximity to Lake Illawarra and lively retail hub. With a relaxed, local vibe and easy access to nature, it's a welcoming base for exploring the greater Wollongong region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,659
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.48°, 150.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,265
Local Cost
$1,588
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
92
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
62 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
279.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 68/100.