Bungonia, New South Wales facts for kids
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Christ Church Anglican Church in Bungonia
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 Bungonia
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 367 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2580 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 581 m (1,906 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Goulburn Mulwaree Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Tablelands | ||||||||||||||
| County | Argyle | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bungonia | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Goulburn | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hume | ||||||||||||||
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Bungonia is a small town in the Southern Tablelands in New South Wales, Australia in Goulburn Mulwaree. At the 2016 census, Bungonia had a population of 367. The name of the town derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'sandy creek'.
History
Bungonia was originally called Inverary until it was renamed in 1836. Inverary was the name of the post office which was established as the town was starting to form in 1832.
When the Great South Road (now the Hume Highway) bypassed the town, Bungonia ceased to grow beyond a very small village.
Heritage listings
Bungonia has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Christ Church Anglican Church
- Caarne Historic Site
- Inverary Park
- Long Gully Mining Area
- Lumley Park Homestead
- Spring Creek Bungonia Historic Area
Local school
The local area school is the Windellama Public School.
Notable people
- Anne Wiggan - Rewarded with the Order of Australia Medal for contribution to Bungonia and Goulburn Communities
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