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Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St - Charity Shop in Wollongong
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St is a charity thrift store at 19 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Wollongong, NSW. Google rating: 4.2/5 from 6 reviews.
Google rating
4.2/5
Reviews
6
Open
5/7
days a week
From Sydney
69km
Straight-line distance
4 - 5 star reviews
83.3%
Google review breakdown
Google photos
1
Suburb rank
#4
of 10 by rating
Store details
Address
19 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500
Google category
Warehouse
Nearest listing
0.23 km away (same directory)
Inventory
Books
Known for
Warehouse store
Facilities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Google attributes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
Monday 8:30am-2pm
Tuesday 8:30am-2pm
Wednesday 8:30am-2pm
Thursday 8:30am-2pm
Friday 8:30am-2pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Contact & visit
+61 436 859 409
- Australian thrift directory
- Local to Wollongong
- 13 stores listed in Wollongong
- Details reviewed June 2026
- Direct contact available
Where to Find Us
Map pin for Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St in Wollongong. Many charity shops sit on side streets or church grounds. Check access and parking before you load the car.
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What should I know before visiting this charity shop in Wollongong?
Use the facts on this page (hours, stock notes, payment and parking where listed) to decide whether Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St fits your thrift or donation trip. Call ahead on public holidays, and only donate clean, sellable goods so volunteers aren't stuck sorting landfill.
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St trades from 19 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500 (Wollongong, NSW).
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St (Lifeline) in Wollongong, NSW. Google score on this branch: 4.2/5 (6 reviews). Branch stock cues: books and media, warehouse store, books.
Branch phone +61 436 859 409 for Wollongong donation and hours questions.
Map coordinates for this branch: -34.42797, 150.8897.
Check hours before a long trip to Wollongong (NSW).
Where your money goes: Proceeds help fund Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis support and suicide-prevention services.
Google listing attributes
Donating to Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St focuses on clothing and smaller items; large furniture is not usually accepted. Based on what this store appears to stock, here is a guide to what it is likely to take. Clean, dry donations are easier for volunteers to process, and calling first still beats a wasted trip when the back room is full:
| Item Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & accessories | Usually accepted | Clean, wearable items in good condition |
| Books & media | Accepted | This store stocks books - recent titles do best |
| Furniture | Not typically | Limited floor space; check before bringing |
| Homewares & bric-a-brac | Usually accepted | Crockery, decor and kitchen items that are intact |
| Electrical | Conditional | Must pass safety testing before resale |
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about visiting Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St in Wollongong. Confirm hours, donation rules and stock on the day. Volunteer-run shops can change rosters without updating every directory listing straight away.
Where is Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St located?
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St is at 19 Auburn St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Wollongong, NSW.
Can I donate furniture to Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St?
Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St in Wollongong primarily focuses on clothing and smaller items, so large furniture is not usually accepted. Call the Wollongong branch before bringing bulky donations.
Is Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St open on weekends?
No weekday-only pattern for Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St in Wollongong. Confirm the hours block on this page.
Is Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility notes for Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St in Wollongong: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
How does Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St compare to other listings in Wollongong?
Among the listings we track in Wollongong, Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St ranks #4 by Google rating out of 10 total.
Thrift Shopping Guides
New to thrifting in Wollongong, or after a better haul? These guides cover timing, donations, and getting more from a visit to Lifeline South Coast – Book Sorting & Book Donations Wollongong – 19 Auburn St and nearby charity stores. Start with restock timing if you want fresher rails, or donation etiquette if you're dropping bags after a wardrobe clean-out.
