Wakool, New South Wales
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| Wakool New South Wales |
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 The main street of Wakool, looking south towards the general store. The Wakool Hotel is in the foreground. |
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| Population: | 213 [1] |
| Postcode: | 2710 |
| Elevation: | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Location: |
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| LGA: | Council of the Shire of Wakool |
| County: | Wakool |
| State District: | Murray-Darling |
| Federal Division: | Farrer |
Wakool is a town in the western Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Wakool is located in the Wakool Shire Local Government Area, 791 kilometres south west of the state capital, Sydney and 336 kilometres north west of Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Wakool had a population of 213.[1]
Closer settlement of the Wakool area commenced in the 1890s and the town grew around a railway station established on the line between Echuca and Balranald. In 1942, rice growing was established in the area. Other industries include wool and cattle.[2]
The town includes a cafe/post office, hotel and services club. Education is available to primary level; High School students must travel to Barham or Deniliquin.[3]
[edit] External links
- Walkabout Australia - Wakool page.
- Wakool Shire Council - Official Website.
- Community site
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). Wakool (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Walkabout Australia - Wakool page. Retrieved 16 January 2007.
- ^ Wakool Shire Council - Official website, Wakool page. Retrieved 16 January 2007.
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