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Considering Making The Move To Wollongong?

Why Wollongong?

Location

Location

Wollongong is uniquely situated in a beautiful stretch of coast line, nestled between the mountains and the sea.  Located just 90 minutes south of Sydney, it offers many of the benefits of city life, without the over-crowded roads and expensive cost of living.

Sense of Community

Sense of Community

The Illawarra is a welcoming place where you are your family can get to know the community and those around you. Visit our Seaside Markets at Kilalea Park, use our Outdoor Reading Room at the picturesque Botanical Garden, attend our youth groups and churches, or join one of our many sports teams.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Wollongong is home to sports and performing arts precincts as well as cinema complexes and a bustling live music scene. The WIN Entertainment Centre is a popular destination attracting international artists and family-friendly shows year-round.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

With a population of just over 300,000, Wollongong is a place where you can quickly become a regular at your local coffee shop, get to know your neighbours, or relax at the beach with plenty of room for the family. All the benefits of a big city with a relaxed paced and plenty of space to enjoy.

Cost of Living

Cost of Living

According to Expantistan, the cost of living in Wollongong is 24% cheaper than it’s northern neighbours in Sydney. When looking at the cost of food, housing, clothes, transportation and entertainment, moving to Wollongong is becoming a popular choice for families.

Premium Education

Premium Education

Wollongong is home to the international award-winning University of Wollongong, a major local employer and hub of student activity. The prestigious Illawarra Grammar School caters to preschoolers as well as students in primary and high school. The majority of students go on to complete their studies at the University of Wollongong, top universities in Sydney or at sought-after tertiary destinations around the world.

Careers and Employment

Careers and Employment

Wollongong and the Illawarra is an emerging centre for economic success with a vast array of new career and business opportunities continually on the horizon. The region has seen continual growth across a variety of sectors including tech & innovation, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure and more. For more information about the region’s economic and career opportunities, visit Invest Wollongong.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Wollongong is home to hundreds of cafes, bars and restaurants and has a reputation for outstanding variety and quality. From fine dining at the award-winning Rookie, to the fun family fiesta at Amigos, there are options for everyone’s taste.

Transport

Transport

Wollongong has excellent transport options including a great road network, buses, trains, cycleways and walking tracks. Many local residents choose to commute to Sydney and there is easy access to the South Coast or the Southern Highlands and Canberra via Macquarie Pass.

Premium Education In The Illawarra

Families can move to Wollongong confident that they will have access to an outstanding education for their children, with The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) offering a Prep programme, Junior School and Senior School education rivalling their Sydney peers. With a track record of success in academic results, sport and the arts, students at TIGS have gone on to successful careers and achievements on a global scale as Olympic athletes, CEOs, pilots, film producers, doctors and more.

We are delighted to offer a unique virtual reality experience which gives families a glimpse into an education at TIGS from their own home. Whether you are considering the move to Wollongong from the South Coast, Sydney, Victoria, Queensland, New Zealand or further afield, we will send you a VR Experience pack which allows you to immerse yourself in a range of TIGS opportunities.

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Book A Tour

Choosing a school for your child is a very personal decision and there may be many questions you want to ask. School Tours provide an excellent opportunity to see the campus, meet staff, and have any questions answered.

Tours of TIGS Prep, Junior School and Senior School operate regularly through out the term with a range of available dates.

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