Wollongong
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Wollongong is a coastal city in New South Wales, renowned for its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and proximity to both bushland and city amenities. With a lively arts scene and a strong university presence, it's a blend of culture, nature, and urban convenience. Visitors enjoy surfing, bushwalking, and a warm, welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
20,446
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.42°, 150.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,945
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
92
English
98
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
100 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
82
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
12
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WOL
Distance
18 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 54 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 90/100.