West Wollongong, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids West Wollongong Wollongong, New South Wales
West Wollongong Location in New South Wales
Population	4,827 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2500
Elevation	45 m (148 ft)
Location	84 km (52 mi) from Sydney 2 km (1 mi) from Wollongong
LGA(s)	Wollongong
State electorate(s)	Wollongong
Federal Division(s)	Cunningham
Suburbs around West Wollongong: Mount Keira Keiraville Mount Ousley Figtree West Wollongong Wollongong Figtree Mangerton Coniston

West Wollongong is a suburb located right next to the city of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. It's mostly a place where people live, but it also has some shops and services.

What's in West Wollongong?

West Wollongong has a small area with shops along the Princes Highway. Here you can find places like a music store, restaurants, and a chemist. There are also petrol stations for cars.

Schools in the Area

There are several schools in West Wollongong for students of different ages:

• Wollongong West Public School
• St Therese Primary School
• The Illawarra Grammar School
• Edmund Rice College, which is a high school just for boys.

Community and Learning

St Marks Anglican Church serves the West Wollongong community. It offers many activities for different age groups, including classes to help people learn English, a playgroup for younger children, and a youth group. The church also has a cafe called Saint's Espresso and a playground.

The Illawarra Institute of TAFE has a campus in West Wollongong. TAFE is a place where you can learn practical skills for jobs. This campus focuses on subjects like:

• Information Technology (IT)
• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
• Arts and Media
• Fashion Technologies
• Meat and Allied Trades

The TAFE campus also includes the Karoona Gallery, which is a place where art is displayed.

West Wollongong is also where the road to Mount Keira begins from the Princes Highway.