The first area, owned by Mr John Gwynne, consisted of 86 allotments, and went to auction on 3 March 1886.

The second section, being bordered by Northfields Avenue, Gipps Rd and Murphy's Lane, was auctioned in 47 allotments by Mr William J Gwynne on 27 November 1886.

[2] It has an area of bush heritage land on its southern side, located in and around Wiseman Park.

Gwynneville is divided by the Princes Motorway and its interchange with Wollongong's Memorial Drive.

However, being both centrally located and bordering the University of Wollongong to the north it remains a popular suburb for students seeking accommodation.