Avondale, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Avondale, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Avondale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.52116 |
| Longitude | 150.74568 |
| Population | 1,649 |
| Density | 91.3 /km² |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 2530 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 84 km south-southwest |
Avondale is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,649. The locality covers an area of 18.1 km², giving a population density of about 91.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 84 km south-southwest of Sydney. Avondale is located at 34.5212°S, 150.7457°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2530.
Avondale lies spread across the gentle slopes that spill towards the escarpment, a quiet collection of homes and properties where the air carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and eucalypt. It lies 16.8 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.4 km north-north-west of Albion Park. The landscape here is a patient unfolding of green paddocks, punctuated by stands of gum trees that seem to lean into the prevailing breeze, their leaves a constant, soft rustle. A subtle, almost imperceptible incline marks the terrain, guiding the eye towards the distant, hazy blue of the Illawarra escarpment, a majestic backdrop that frames the sky. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, mellow shadows, gilding the corrugated iron roofs and giving a warm, lived-in character to the dwellings scattered across the land.
Historically, Avondale’s character has been shaped by its proximity to the rich coal seams that lie beneath the broader region, a legacy that whispers through the occasional remnant of older infrastructure. While the heavy industry of mining has largely shifted elsewhere, the land still remembers its agricultural roots, with pockets of hobby farms and larger grazing properties dotting the vicinity, supporting a modest local economy. The rhythm of life in Avondale is one of quiet persistence, a far cry from the bustling energy of its coastal neighbours, yet possessing a distinct charm for those who appreciate the enduring appeal of the land. It is a place where the broad sweep of the escarpment dominates the horizon, a constant reminder of the powerful geological forces that shaped this corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avondale, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Avondale, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Avondale includes the postcode (2530), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Avondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |