R&H Suburb Profile AUSTINMER

Austinmer is a northern suburb of Wollongong on the NSW South Coast. It sits in the northern Illawarra region, south of Stanwell Park and immediately north of Thirroul. Its proximity to Sydney makes it a popular home for those who work in the city.

The town is considered upmarket yet relaxed, with visitors drawn by its stunning outlook, nestled between the escarpment and the Pacific Ocean. There are several eateries offering casual meals such as hamburgers and chips, ice creams and gelatos, coffee, and more upmarket fare. There is also a bowling club and small art gallery, several day spas, a police station, churches, and veterinary clinic.

The town's main beach is Austinmer Beach, a patrolled surf beach popular with tourists and locals. A second smaller and unpatrolled beach lies directly to the north of Austinmer beach, known locally as "Little Austi".

The main road through the town is Lawrence Hargrave Drive, which connects with the Princes Highway at Bulli Pass. Moore Street connects Austinmer railway station to Lawrence Hargrave Drive. The suburb is served by Austinmer railway station, on the South Coast railway line which runs electric double deck train services to Sydney and Wollongong. Bus services also run through the suburb.

Austinmer is 16km from Wollongong Hospital and is also serviced by Bulli Hospital, Coledale Hospital and Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital.

There is a public school, with high schools in nearby suburbs.

Bushwalking, surfing, hang gliding and outdoor sports are popular pastimes in the area.