Woonona, New South Wales
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Woonona (/wʊnoʊnə/) is a suburb north of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, south of Sydney. It is served by Woonona Station on the South Coast Line, and by the Princes Highway.
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Woonona Wollongong, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 34°20′30″S 150°54′22″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 12,187 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2517 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | City of Wollongong | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Keira | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Cunningham | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb has a strip of commerce along the highway and several historic buildings. It is mostly light-density residential, though some new two-storey buildings have appeared. The local beach is known for surfing conditions, and surfers frequent it during high wave times. A good swell will bring in many locals. There are a variety of breaks, including the northside of Collins rock, the southern side and the famous "Dorrigo Ave" break.