| Nar Nar Goon Victoria |
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Murals on the intersection of Nar Nar Goon Road and Carney Street |
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| Population: | 1,010 (2006) [1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3812 | ||||||||||||
| Elevation: | 95 m (312 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Cardinia | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Bass | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | McMillan | ||||||||||||
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Nar Nar Goon is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 61 km southeast from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Nar Nar Goon had a population of 1010.[1]
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The name is thought to come from an Aboriginal name for the koala.
The Post Office opened on 15 September 1881, some time after the railway line arrived.[2]
It is known locally as "The Mural Town" or the town with lots of "murals" because of the numerous murals that can be seen around the town.
The town contains a private and public school, each offering primary education, an active progress association, a CFA fire station, scout hall, community centre and hotel.
The town has its own railway station on the Bairnsdale V/Line rail service.
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.[3]
The town also has a small number of shops and a pub.
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