/r/wollongong/

r/wollongong

31k members
r/wollongong is a subreddit with 31k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses wollongong, looking for a, food, job, and driving, 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?"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Is it just me or is everyone else feeling sick and run down?"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a Cello player for acoustic covers and originals"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "A plan to improve Wollongong public transportation so it can cope with the increasing population."
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "SELF FUNDED GONG FEATURE FILM LOOKING FOR LOCALS"
1 post
#6
News
: "Secret documents reveal preferred Australian nuclear submarine base (Port Kembla) and warn it could be a military target"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/wollongong

#1

Wollongong

: "Wollongong is absolutely gorgeous"
93 posts
#2

Looking For A

19 posts
#3

Food

: "Food/Groceries Assistance"
9 posts
#4

Job

: "Struggling with the Sydney work commute, suggestions for businesses/Jobs locally?"
9 posts
#5

Driving

: "how to get Driving hrs up for cheap/free??"
6 posts
#6

Vapes

5 posts
#7

Looking For A Place

4 posts
#8

Travel

: "Road Trip to Wollongong, what should I do?"
4 posts
#9

Worst

3 posts
#10

Health

: "Looking for a new gp who is great when it comes to mental Health & Women’s Health that bulk bills"
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
: "FREE fruit and veg on Saturday….all welcome."
4 posts
#2
Drug-Fueled
: "Ah no, they finally got me"
4 posts
#3
Weather
: "Please water the poor tree"
3 posts
#4
Chickos
: "ADHD process - GPs that diagnose and prescribe treatment??"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/wollongong

Yearly
+5k members(18.0%)

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Last updated: July 1, 2026