Woonona, New South Wales

Woonona Wollongong, New South Wales
Woonona
Coordinates	34°20′30″S 150°54′22″E / 34.34167°S 150.90611°E / -34.34167; 150.90611
Population	12,374 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	2517
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Location	73 km (45 mi) from Sydney 10 km (6 mi) from Wollongong
LGA(s)	City of Wollongong
State electorate(s)	Keira
Federal division(s)	Cunningham
Suburbs around Woonona: Bulli Woonona Russell Vale Bellambi

Woonona (/wʊˈnuːnə/) is a suburb north of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, south of Sydney. It is served by Woonona Station on the South Coast Line, and by the Princes Highway.

The suburb has a strip of commerce along the highway and several historic buildings. It is mostly light-density residential, though some new two-storey buildings have appeared. The local beach is known for surfing conditions, and surfers frequent it during high wave times. A good swell will bring in many locals. There are a variety of breaks, including the northside of Collins rock, the southern side and the famous "Dorrigo Ave" break.