Woonona is an idyllic and elite suburb, sitting at the southern end of the Illawarra’s northern suburbs. Surrounded by magnificent beaches, many properties have their own mountainous views to the west and the South Pacific Ocean to the east presenting the suburb as a lucrative opportunity for Sydney buyers to break into Wollongong’s housing market. Woonona houses two estates, Edgewood Estate and Pioneer Beach Estate, both particularly ideal for families as they foster a great sense of community. With Sydney 75km to the north and Wollongong 11km to the south, Woonona is a peaceful coastal alternative offering a much slower pace than the city centres!

 

Cafes, Restaurants & Bars

The food and drink scene in Woonona is fast expanding, with a variety of cuisines now appearing along the main street and surrounding suburbs. Locals have the option to choose from cafes, restaurants, or bars, with an assortment of cuisines including Lebanese, Asian, Mexican, pizza, or simply a classic dine-in at the local Woonona Bowling and Recreation Club or Woonona Bulli RSL Club.

Shops

Woonona shopping village is the suburb’s small commercial cluster along the Princes Highway, as well as the Woolworths close by in Bulli. For your leisure, you will find supermarkets, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, as well as your necessities such as a pharmacy, optician, doctor, and beautician. Wollongong CBD is also only a 20 minutes' drive to the south. 

Things to Do

Woonona is a total paradise for the entire family, with the choice of magnificent beaches and fantastic playgrounds. In the next suburb along, Bulli foragers market offers live music, fresh and organic produce, and a laid-back vibe on the 2^nd Sunday of each month.

Sport

Woonona is home to Woonona Football Club, Woonona Shamrocks Rugby Club, and the Northern Districts Tigers, as well as several dance schools including The Ballet Studio Woonona and The PROJECT. by Ebony Austin. Woonona also offers martial arts and cheerleading, as well as housing the Woonona Bulli Fitness Centre.

Schools

Woonona Public School, Woonona East Public School, and Woonona High School are the suburb’s local government schools. Almost every surrounding suburb has their own public primary and high school, with the additional option to choose from nearby independent schools such as Holy Spirit College, St Mary Star of the Sea College, or The Illawarra Grammar School.

Parks

There are plenty of open parks and playgrounds in Woonona, such as Nicholson Park and Strachan Park. Woonona Community Garden is also a great outdoor space for families to hang out.

Water

Woonona Beach offers an idyllic setting, more than satisfying locals and attracting visitors with its long stretches of perfect white sand and active waves. It is located 10km north of Wollongong’s CBD, stretching out north to Collins Point whilst Bellambi Beach is located in the southern part. Woonona beach features a large rock pool perfect for admiring the suburb’s scenic views.

If you are in the mood for a day trip, Woonona is around 1.5 hours away from world-famous national parks including the Royal National Park to the north and Jervis Bay National Park to the south.

Transport

Woonona has its own train station, multiple bus services and is directly linked to other Illawarra suburbs via the Princes Highway and Memorial Drive. To reach Sydney City, trains operate daily services from Thirroul Railway Station, only two stations north, or a ten minutes’ drives.

Fun Fact

The present-day site of Woonona, specifically Collins Point, was the first attempted landing in Australia by Captain James Cook on 28 April 1770. However, breaking surf prevented their landing party from getting ashore. A small plaque at Collins Rocks Headland commemorates this event.

 

 

MARKET INSIGHTS

$1,280,000 Average House Sale Price 12 months prior	$650,000 Average Unit Sale Price 12 months prior
$650 PW Average House Rent Price April 2022	$390 PW Average Unit Rent Price April 2022
2.64% Implied Gross Rental Yield April 2022	3.12% Implied Gross Rental Yield April 2022
9.86% Compound House Growth Rate  Over 5 Years	2.52% Compound Unit Growth Rate Over 5 Years
233 No. of Properties Sold 12 months prior