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Welcome to Balgownie, NSW

Balgownie is a small residential suburb. It lies north-west of the Wollongong CBD and has a population of 5,577. It is bordered by the commercial suburb of Fairy Meadow.

History

The first residents settled in the area in the 1800’s. It was the centre of the local logging, coal mining and farming industries. The area had a population boom in the 20th Century. This saw the suburb become a residential hub.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Balgownie has a wide variety of housing types. It contains both public housing and multi-million dollar mansions.

The area has a good choice of restaurants and cafes. Residents enjoy the Bally Pub and Balgownie Village Patisserie. The Urban Grind Cafe is another highlight. The area has a war memorial, which the local council is renovating. The area features the oldest active soccer club in Australia. The Balgownie Rangers were founded in 1883.