Windang, 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 Windang, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Windang |
| 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 | -34.52875 |
| Longitude | 150.87034 |
| Population | 2,626 |
| Density | 1058.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2528 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 80 km south-southwest |
Windang is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,626. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1058.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km south-southwest of Sydney. Windang is located at 34.5288°S, 150.8703°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2528.
Windang nestles between the shimmering expanse of Lake Illawarra and the restless blue of the Pacific, a place where the air carries the constant scent of salt and the distant, rhythmic sigh of breaking waves. It lies 11.3 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 189°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-east of Albion Park. Its landscape is a gentle swell of sandy terrain, softened by hardy coastal grasses and the occasional cluster of wind-sculpted trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands towards the sea. The light here often possesses a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, casting a warm, golden hue over the low-slung houses and the quiet streets, giving the whole settlement a sleepy, contented air. The natural boundaries are defined by water: the broad, shallow lake, a haven for seabirds and a playground for anglers, on one side, and the sweeping curve of Windang Beach, a popular spot for surfers and families, on the other.
The story of Windang is one intrinsically linked to the waterways that define it. For generations, the lake and the ocean have been the lifeblood of this coastal strip, providing sustenance and a way of life for its inhabitants. Historically, fishing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with generations of families earning their living from the abundant catches pulled from the lake and the sea. While the direct reliance on fishing may have lessened for some, its spirit persists, evident in the small boats bobbing in the harbour and the fish and chip shops that dot the foreshore. More recently, Windang has found a comfortable niche in tourism, drawing visitors seeking the quintessential Australian beach experience, the tranquil waters of the lake for kayaking and paddleboarding, and a relaxed pace of life away from the bustle of larger centres. The nearby Illawarra region's industrial heritage also casts a long shadow, though Windang itself has largely maintained a more bucolic, seaside character, a quiet exhale on the edge of a more industrialised landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Windang, 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 Windang, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Windang includes the postcode (2528), 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 Windang 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. |