Illawarra

The Illawarra region is contiguous with Sydney’s Sutherland Shire and extends from Helensburgh in the north to Gerroa in the south. It includes the three LGAs of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama, with a mix of coastal, rural and urban environments and industrial precincts. It covers an area of 1,124 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 280,000.

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Population

280,000

Area

1,124 km²

119,500 total jobs with GRP of $17.5B
Source: AEC Group DataAu 2018-19

Top 3 Industries by Employment

Healthcare & Social Assistance

16,921

Education & Training

11,967

Retail Trade

11,397

Illawarra Harbour © Destination NSW
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The data on this page is indicative of the region and subject to change.