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Wollongong, New South Wales

Australia

Provincial capital34.4240° S, 150.8935° E

Wollongong is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of New South Wales. With a population of 280,153, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population280,153
ProvinceNew South Wales
Coordinates34.4240° S, 150.8935° E
CountryAustralia
Rank in Australia#13 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

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Shellharbour Airport

WOLRegional

18 km away

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Wedderburn Aerodrome

YWBNLocal

28.1 km away

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Tadji Park Airstrip

AU-0660Local

30.4 km away

About Wollongong

Wollongong is situated at coordinates -34.424° latitude and 150.89345° longitude in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 29 meters and operates within the Australia/Sydney timezone.

In terms of population, Wollongong ranks #13 out of 12,767 cities in Australia. The total urban population of the country is 46,981,663, highlighting Wollongong's substantial size compared to other major cities.

Cities in New South Wales

Wollongong is part of New South Wales. The city does not have a specific ranking among other cities in the province. Notable cities in New South Wales include Sydney and Newcastle.

Sydney5,557,233Newcastle508,437Central Coast346,596Maitland89,597Coffs Harbour78,759Port Macquarie51,965Blacktown46,942Tamworth43,874Dubbo43,516Orange41,920

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Wollongong.

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Wollongong city centreNeighborhood · 19,108 inhab.
0.4 km
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GwynnevilleNeighborhood · 3,073 inhab.
1 km
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Mount DrummondNeighborhood
1.6 km
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McArthur HeightsNeighborhood
1.8 km
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North WollongongNeighborhood · 2,832 inhab.
2.1 km
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MangertonNeighborhood · 2,765 inhab.
2.4 km
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Mount OusleyNeighborhood · 1,565 inhab.
2.5 km
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KeiravilleNeighborhood · 3,613 inhab.
2.6 km
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West WollongongNeighborhood · 4,750 inhab.
2.7 km
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Mount Saint ThomasNeighborhood · 1,459 inhab.
2.9 km
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ConistonNeighborhood · 2,217 inhab.
3 km
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BalgownieNeighborhood · 5,427 inhab.
3.4 km
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Fairy MeadowNeighborhood · 7,283 inhab.
3.4 km
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FigtreeNeighborhood · 11,376 inhab.
3.5 km
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ReidtownCity
3.9 km
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Mount PleasantNeighborhood · 1,348 inhab.
4 km
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TowradgiNeighborhood · 3,071 inhab.
4.2 km
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Fern HillNeighborhood · 1,011 inhab.
4.6 km
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TarrawannaNeighborhood · 2,050 inhab.
4.7 km
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Mount KeiraNeighborhood · 1,613 inhab.
4.8 km

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#1 Sydney5,557,233#2 Melbourne5,350,705#3 Brisbane2,780,063#4 Perth2,309,338#5 Adelaide1,469,163
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wollongong?

The population of Wollongong is 280,153.

In which province/state is Wollongong located?

Wollongong is located in New South Wales.

What are the coordinates of Wollongong?

The coordinates of Wollongong are -34.424° latitude and 150.89345° longitude.

What is the elevation of Wollongong?

The elevation of Wollongong is 29 meters.

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