Towradgi.

A beautiful beachside suburb just 10 minutes from Wollongong’s town centre, Towradgi combines small town charm with convenience. It offers a real sense of community, as well as affordable housing and a relaxed lifestyle.

Towradgi Beach is the main attraction, with a surf club, saltwater rockpool, surfing and fishing spots, a playground and dog-friendly areas. The suburb is also home to a scenic cycleway (part of the Wollongong to Thirroul Bike Track), and plenty of open parks and playgrounds, such as Towradgi Park and Weber Park. For fitness enthusiasts, the North Dalton Park Regional Sports Complex has top-notch facilities, as does McKeon Swim School.

The town is dotted with shops to cater to everyday needs, and the bigger Stocklands Shopping Centre and Corrimal Park Mall are a few minutes away. Wollongong Central is also close by, along with Wollongong Hospital. Towradgi Beach Hotel is the go-to entertainment hub, with events, classes and workshops held year-round.

Parents have great schools to choose from in the immediate area, plus more within a five-kilometre radius. As for public transport, several bus routes run through the suburb, and trains stop regularly at the local railway station.

Properties for sale in Towradgi include a mix of older, newly renovated and brand new homes, many of which have sprawling backyards and pools.