Cringila, 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 Cringila, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cringila |
| 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 | -34.471 |
| Longitude | 150.86638 |
| Population | 2,176 |
| Density | 1202.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 2502 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 74 km south-southwest |
Cringila is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,176. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1202.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km south-southwest of Sydney. Cringila is located at 34.4710°S, 150.8664°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2502.
Cringila unfolds its story across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling foothills that fringe the broader Illawarra region. It lies 5.3 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 205°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-east of Albion Park. Here, the air often carries a humid breath, tinged with the distant scent of salt from the nearby coast, a constant reminder of the ocean's influence. The terrain, a mosaic of urban development and pockets of remnant bushland, slopes subtly towards the west, its character defined by the confluence of residential streets and the industrial hum that has long been a part of its identity. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost sepia tone across the rooftops, softening the sharp edges of the built environment and lending a quiet dignity to the everyday scenes.
Historically, Cringila's identity is intrinsically linked to the industrial heart of Wollongong, a legacy etched into its very foundations. For many years, its economy was fuelled by the relentless rhythm of manufacturing and heavy industry, a pulse that reverberated through the community and shaped its workforce. This industrious past has left its mark, not just in the infrastructure but in the enduring spirit of its people, who have navigated periods of boom and bust with a resilient pragmatism. While the nature of industry has evolved, the echoes of that era remain, contributing to the distinct character of Cringila, a place where the past is not forgotten but informs the present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cringila, 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 Cringila, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cringila includes the postcode (2502), 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 Cringila 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. |