r/wollongong is a subreddit with 32k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for a, wollongong, worst, looking for a place, and meet people, 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
: "Got a week in wollongong, what would you prioritise?"
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Water at the North Gong station vending machine is now $6.50."
7 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "A plan to improve Wollongong public transportation so it can cope with the increasing population."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/wollongong
#1
Looking For A
19 posts
#2
Wollongong
: "The cashier at the 7/11 servo next to the hospital has to be the worst job in Wollongong"
16 posts
#3
Worst
5 posts
#4
Looking For A Place
4 posts
#5
Meet People
3 posts
#6
30s
3 posts
#7
Struggling
2 posts
#8
Looking For A Good
2 posts
#9
Looking For A Job
2 posts
#10
Job
: "Struggling with the Sydney work commute, suggestions for businesses/Jobs locally?"
2 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."
8 posts
#2
Drug-Fueled
: "Ah no, they finally got me"
4 posts
#3
Weather
: "Please water the poor tree"
2 posts
#4
Chickos
: "ADHD process - GPs that diagnose and prescribe treatment??"
1 post
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Yearly
+5k members(17.8%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026