Woonona, New South Wales
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| Coordinates: 34°20′30″S 150°54′22″E / 34.34167°S 150.90611°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | New South Wales | ||||||||||||
| City | Wollongong | ||||||||||||
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| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 12,374 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 2517 | ||||||||||||
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Woonona (/wʊˈnuːnə/) is a northern suburb 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.
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.