New South Wales location profile
Warilla NSW 2528
Warilla is a coastal suburb in the City of Shellharbour, known for its broad sandy beach, access to Lake Illawarra and relaxed seaside lifestyle. It blends older housing with ongoing renewal, offering comparatively affordable coastal living with everyday conveniences.
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Why families consider Warilla
A mixed community of families, tradies, retirees and renters, with a practical, down‑to‑earth feel. Lifestyle revolves around the beach and lake—surfing, fishing, walking—plus convenient shopping and services; newer townhouses are emerging alongside classic fibro and brick homes.
Amenities & services
- Warilla Grove Shopping Centre
- Stockland Shellharbour (nearby)
- GP clinics and dental practices in Warilla
- Shellharbour Hospital (Barrack Heights, nearby)
- Shellharbour Private Hospital (Barrack Heights, nearby)
- Cafes, takeaways and restaurants along Shellharbour Road
- Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club
- The Shellharbour Club (nearby)
- Warilla Library (Warilla)
- Shellharbour City Library, Civic Centre (Shellharbour City Centre)
- Oak Flats Library (Oak Flats)
- Albion Park Library (Albion Park)
Transport & connectivity
- Oak Flats Station (South Coast Line)
- Shellharbour Junction Station (South Coast Line)
- Premier Illawarra bus services to Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama
- Princes Highway (A1)
- Shellharbour Road
- Lake Entrance Road
- Windang Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Warilla Beach and Surf Life Saving Club
- Little Lake swimming and picnic area
- Lake Illawarra foreshore paths, fishing and kayaking
- Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club
- Local sports fields and skate facilities
- Nearby Stockland Shellharbour dining and entertainment
- Warilla Beach Foreshore Reserve
- Little Lake Reserve
- Lake Illawarra Foreshore/Reddall Reserve (nearby)
- Barrack Point Headland Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care centres, preschools and family day care options in Warilla and surrounding suburbs; infant places can have waitlists, while preschool-age availability is generally better with advance booking.
- University of Wollongong – Main Campus (Wollongong)
- University of Wollongong – Innovation Campus (North Wollongong)