Find trusted local businesses in Wollongong & the Illawarra
The List is the Illawarra’s local business directory. Find tradies, cafes, health practitioners, gyms and more across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama, and contact them directly.
Browse by category
Ten groups, from food and drink to trades, health and pets. Pick one to see every type of business inside it.
Food & DrinkCafes, restaurants, bakeries, butchers and more58 businesses 
HealthPhysios, dentists, podiatrists and allied health13 businesses 
Natural Therapies & WellnessMassage, acupuncture, naturopathy and recovery15 businesses 
FitnessGyms, trainers, yoga, Pilates and group fitness10 businesses 
Hair & BeautyBeauty salons, day spas and skin clinics2 businesses 
Trades & HomeBuilders, plumbers, electricians, cleaners and gardeners10 businesses 
AutomotiveMechanics, auto electricians and detailing10 businesses 
PetsVets, groomers, trainers and pet supplies12 businesses 
Events & FunctionsVenues, florists, photographers and videographers6 businesses 
Business ServicesAccountants, marketing and recruitment14 businesses Shop local. Choose local.
The Illawarra is full of passionate business owners. The List showcases the people behind those businesses, from local producers and growers to health and wellness practitioners, tradies and the cafes and restaurants that make Wollongong and its surrounding suburbs such a good place to live.
We meet and interview local business owners, share their stories, and make it easy for locals and visitors to find them.
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Find businesses near you across the Illawarra’s three council areas, then narrow down to your suburb.
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Add your business to The List
Free listings are available for Illawarra businesses. Upgrade to Enhanced or Premium for more photos, more categories and a top spot in your category.
About The List
What is The List Illawarra?
The List is a local business directory for the Illawarra, covering Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and surrounding suburbs. It helps locals and visitors find businesses and read stories about the people behind them.
Is it free to list my business?
Yes. Illawarra businesses can have a free listing. Enhanced and Premium listings add more photos, categories and placement. See the listing options page for details.
Which areas does The List cover?
The Illawarra region: Wollongong City from Helensburgh to Windang, Shellharbour City and Kiama Municipality, plus a few nearby businesses that serve the region.
How do I contact a business?
Open the business’s listing and call, email or visit their website directly. The List doesn’t charge businesses for leads or sit between you and them.
How are businesses chosen for interviews?
We interview local business owners as part of getting to know the community. You don’t need a paid listing to be featured, and any paid features are clearly labelled.