Wollongong city centre, Australia

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

19,108 Population 41/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Wollongong city centre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	469.5 sq mi (1,216.0 km²)
Population Density	41/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.4279°N, 150.8927°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	36 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	52 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	76 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	48 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	140 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	107 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	22 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	59 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	149 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	48 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in
February	71°F (22°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
March	68°F (20°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
June	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
July	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
September	58°F (15°C)	2.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
November	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
December	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in

Wollongong city centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.3").

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