r/wollongong is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses wollongong, looking for a, illawarra, friends, and food, and they frequently recommend/review pub, laksa, and restaurant.
Welcome to r/Wollongong – a positive, friendly space for locals and visitors to share news, photos, events, eats, walks and coastal life across the Illawarra. Big stories, trip reports and discussions stay on the main feed. For quick “Where do I…?” questions jump into our Gong Chat channel (link in sidebar). Read the rules, keep it respectful, safe-for-work and local. Enjoy the Gong!
Popular Themes in r/wollongong
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is it safe to catch trains around Illawarra"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help with electricity plans."
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "To the lowlife maggot who broke into my car in Berkeley"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "My name is Ricky Gamble I’m a talented and smart filmmaker and actor from Figtree, Wollongong, Illawarra, Australia"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Anyone considering purchasing off-the-plan at The Works Corrimal?"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "Which GP Practice could do with more Doctors?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/wollongong
#1
Wollongong
: "My name is Ricky Gamble I’m a talented and smart filmmaker and actor from Figtree, Wollongong, Illawarra, Australia"
26 posts
#2
Looking For A
19 posts
#3
Illawarra
: "My name is Ricky Gamble I’m a talented and smart filmmaker and actor from Figtree, Wollongong, Illawarra, Australia"
10 posts
#4
Friends
: "Need Friends!"
6 posts
#5
Food
: "Bourke St. Burger Onion Rings"
5 posts
#6
Looking For A Place
4 posts
#7
Bus
: "Free Bus rarely shows up on weekends"
4 posts
#8
Worst
3 posts
#9
Film
: "My name is Ricky Gamble I’m a talented and smart Filmmaker and actor from Figtree, Wollongong, Illawarra, Australia"
3 posts
#10
Port Kembla
: "Godzilla graphic novel set in Port Kembla"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/wollongong
Pub
27 reviews
#1
Collies
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Mr Crown
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Evan Dapto Leagues
4.0★ from 1 review
Laksa
12 reviews
#1
Chef's Choice
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Albee's
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Kam Tong Dapto
5.0★ from 1 review
Restaurant
10 reviews
#1
K'Malu
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Babyface
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
The Beach House
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/wollongong
#1
Announcement
: "This couple let their kitty locked alone in a bathroom for 4 weeks without her access to water and food. Illawarra."
5 posts
#2
Drug-Fueled
: "Looking for new queer friends/dates lol"
1 post
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Yearly
+5k members(18.2%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026