Shellharbour is a coastal city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, about 100 kilometres south of Sydney, encompassing the southern suburbs of the Wollongong urban area. Shellharbour had an estimated resident population of 76,271 at the 2021 census, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the Illawarra. Awaken Church Shellharbour reflects every generation and has a multicultural community. The people are genuine and honest in their relationship with God. They desire to regularly encounter His power and continuously be equipped to reach their goal of impacting their world for God's glory.