Towradgi is a corruption of a
Dharawal word meaning the
guardian of the sacred stones. On early maps, it was originally known as Towroger, according to
Henderson's Early Illawarra. On 26 March 1796, just south of Towradgi Point,
George Bass and
Matthew Flinders, along with their young helper Martin made an attempted landing on the coast. At the same time, European settlers became the first to set foot on the soil of the Illawarra. Towradgi underwent significant development in the early 1900s. The construction of the South Coast railway line in the late 19th century made the area more accessible, which combined the development of infrastructure like roads, in contribution to its transformation from a rural area to a residential suburb. Towradgi became part of Wollongong's expanding urban area. The period saw a boom in housing and infrastructure development, transforming it into a residential suburb by the late 20th century. The suburb is known for its beach and southern proximity to Wollongong’s city centre, providing a mix of residential areas and natural beauty. Today, Towradgi is a popular beachside suburb, in proximity to the larger urban centres of Wollongong and the Illawarra region. ==References==