Summary
Woomargama (/wuːˈmɑːrɡæmə/) is a locality in southwestern New South Wales, Australia. The locality is in the South West Slopes region, in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It is in the Greater Hume Shire local government area, 508 kilometres (316 mi) south west of the state capital, Sydney and 48 kilometres (30 mi) north east of the regional city of Albury. At the 2006 census, Woomargama had a population of 251.[1]
| Woomargama New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Hotel/Motel | |
  Woomargama | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′58″S 147°14′51″E / 35.83278°S 147.24750°E |
| Population | 251 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2644 |
| Elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| County | Goulburn |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal division(s) | Farrer |
The village has a hotel/motel, post office situated in the historic school building, community hall, fire station, tennis courts & park with BBQ and public conveniences, and a town common. The village is ideally situated to access Woomargama National Park and the upper Murray River.
Woomargama Post Office opened on 1 August 1875.[2]
Woomargama bypass edit
Woomargama bypass opened to traffic in November 2011. The Woomargama bypass is to the west of the town, linking-up with the dual carriageways to the north and south of the town.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Woomargama (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
External links edit
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