Explore Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Wollongong, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of New South Wales or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Wollongong and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Wollongong.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Wollongong |
| 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 | -34.42822 |
| Longitude | 150.89067 |
| Population | 280,153 |
| Density | 47243.3 /km² |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 2500 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 69 km south-southwest |
Wollongong is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 280,153, Wollongong is a major urban centre in New South Wales. The locality covers an area of 5.9 km², giving a population density of about 47243.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km south-southwest of Sydney. Wollongong is located at 34.4282°S, 150.8907°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2500.
Wollongong unfolds along a dramatic coastline, a ribbon of urban life pressed between the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean and the imposing escarpment of the Illawarra escarpment. It lies 55.3 km south-south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 201°T), and is situated 8.8 km south of Woonona. The city’s physical character is defined by this striking juxtaposition: rolling hills carpeted in verdant pasture give way to steep, forested slopes that plunge towards a coastline fringed by a string of popular surf beaches. The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden hue across the undulating landscape, softening the edges of the urban sprawl and highlighting the raw beauty of the natural environment. This geographical embrace shapes the very soul of Wollongong, creating a sense of both openness and enclosure, a place where the wildness of the escarpment meets the steady pulse of coastal living.
The history of Wollongong is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the land and the hard graft of industry. Originally inhabited by Indigenous Australians for millennia, European settlement began in the early 19th century, drawn by the rich coal seams beneath the escarpment. This discovery would fundamentally shape Wollongong's economic trajectory, transforming it into a powerhouse of coal mining and steel production. The iconic steelworks, once the city's dominant employer, left an indelible mark on its character and landscape, a testament to a bygone era of heavy industry. While the focus has shifted, the legacy of these foundational industries continues to inform the city's identity, fostering a resilient and resourceful spirit. Today, Wollongong's economy has diversified, embracing sectors such as education, tourism, and advanced manufacturing, yet the echoes of its industrial past remain a significant part of its story.
Wollongong boasts a vibrant cultural tapestry, woven from its diverse population and its proximity to natural wonders. The city is a hub for sporting passion, home to the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL and the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL, alongside representations in the A-League (Wellington Phoenix sometimes plays here) and the Big Bash League (Sydney Thunder have a strong presence). Major annual events, such as the Illawarra Folk Festival and the Yours & Owls music festival, draw crowds and celebrate the region's creative spirit. World-famous landmarks are few in number, but the natural beauty of places like the Sea Cliff Bridge, an engineering marvel seemingly suspended over the ocean, and the iconic Wollongong Head Lighthouse, offer breathtaking vistas. The city is also blessed with a string of magnificent beaches, from the popular City Beach to the more secluded Austinmer, perfect for a refreshing dip or a contemplative walk. Renowned institutions like the University of Wollongong contribute to the intellectual life of the city, fostering innovation and attracting students from across the globe. While no single individual universally defines Wollongong, the region has been a breeding ground for talent across various fields, including athletes who have achieved national and international acclaim.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Wollongong, New South Wales. 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 Wollongong, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wollongong includes the postcode (2500), 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Wollongong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |