Koonawarra, 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 Koonawarra, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Koonawarra |
| 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 | -34.5067 |
| Longitude | 150.80626 |
| Population | 3,637 |
| Density | 1668.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2530 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 80 km south-southwest |
Koonawarra is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,637. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1668.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km south-southwest of Sydney. Koonawarra is located at 34.5067°S, 150.8063°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2530.
Koonawarra lies cradled by the undulating slopes that spill down towards the shimmering waters of Lake Illawarra, a place where the coastal plain begins its gentle surrender to the escarpment’s imposing presence. It lies 11.7 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-north-east of Albion Park. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of salt spray from the not-too-distant ocean and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a passing shower, mingling with the subtle sweetness of blooming bottlebrush. Residential streets, lined with established gum trees that cast dappled shadows, wind their way across the terrain, their quiet avenues punctuated by the cheerful chatter of children and the distant hum of traffic from the arterial roads that connect this locality to the broader Illawarra region. The landscape itself speaks of a quiet resilience, the low-lying areas near the lake prone to the ebb and flow of tides, while higher ground offers glimpses of the distant, hazy blue of the Pacific.
Historically, this land, like much of the Illawarra, bears the imprint of industries that once shaped its character. The legacy of coal mining, though largely faded, has left its mark on the surrounding hills, a reminder of the hard-won livelihoods that fuelled the region’s growth. Today, Koonawarra’s economy is more diversified, with a strong service sector supporting its growing population, and its proximity to Wollongong’s industrial heartland and burgeoning educational institutions providing further opportunities. Local shops and community centres form the hubs of daily life, fostering a sense of neighbourliness that is palpable in the easy greetings exchanged between residents. The nearby lake, a vital waterway for recreation and a sanctuary for birdlife, remains a central feature, its placid surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, a constant, beautiful reminder of Koonawarra’s enduring connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koonawarra, 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 Koonawarra, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Koonawarra 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 Koonawarra 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. |