Coniston, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coniston Wollongong, New South Wales
Coniston Location in New South Wales
Population	2,267 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2500
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Location	89 km (55 mi) S of Sydney 2 km (1 mi) S of Wollongong 38 km (24 mi) N of Kiama
LGA(s)	City of Wollongong
State electorate(s)	Wollongong
Federal Division(s)	Cunningham
Suburbs around Coniston: Mangerton Wollongong Wollongong Mangerton Coniston Wollongong Mt St Thomas Spring Hill Port Kembla

Coniston is a suburb located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is a part of the larger Wollongong area. In 2021, about 2,267 people lived here.

Coniston is found just north of the Port Kembla Steelworks. It is also home to Greenhouse Park. This park was once a waste area but is now a natural space with a weather station. A local hill called "The Overseer" offers great views of the city and Port Kembla. Coniston is also next to the hill suburbs of Mangerton and Mount Saint Thomas.

You can find many local businesses in Coniston. These include The Coniston Hotel, a bakery, and a 24-hour petrol station. There are also other special shops. Coniston is also known for its successful junior soccer club.

History of Coniston

Coniston got its name from a British naval ship. This ship, called HMS Coniston, visited the Illawarra region in the early 1800s. Before that, the area was known as Mount Drummond. It was named after J. Drummond, who owned land there.

The Tharawal people were the first to live in this area. European settlers arrived in the early 1800s. Later, the land was used for farming and coal mining. In 1923, the Illawarra railway line was built. This helped Coniston grow into the residential suburb it is today.

Sports in Coniston

Coniston is home to the Coniston Football Club. The younger players practice and play at McKinnon Park. The older players compete at J.J.Kelly Park.

The Coniston Football Club plays in the Illawarra Premier League. They even won the grand final in 2023!

Getting Around Coniston

The main train station in the suburb is Coniston railway station.

Coniston also has many bus stops. These buses are run by a company called Premier Illawarra. They help people travel around the area.

People of Coniston

In 2021, there were 2,267 people living in Coniston. Many different backgrounds make up the community. The most common family histories were English, Australian, and Macedonian.

Most people in Coniston were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was North Macedonia. About 63% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages, like Macedonian, were also spoken.