Mumbil, New South Wales

Mumbil is a town in the east of central New South Wales, Australia. The town is within Dubbo Regional Council, part of the Orana Region, 327 kilometres (203 mi) north west of the state capital, Sydney.

Mumbil
New South Wales
Mumbil-Stuart Town CWA building
Mumbil
Coordinates32°43′0″S 149°03′0″E
Population421 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2820
Location
  • 327 km (203 mi) NW of Sydney
  • 70 km (43 mi) N of Orange
  • 25 km (16 mi) SE of Molong
LGA(s)Dubbo Regional Council
State electorate(s)Dubbo
Federal Division(s)Parkes

At the 2011 census, Mumbil and the surrounding area had a population of 421.[1]

History

In 1950 construction commenced on the Burrendong Dam. The dam workforce was living in Mumbil and led to the development of many new services in the town, including electricity, reticulated water, and garbage collection. A public hall and church were built and the school expanded. A number of new stores opened.[2]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Mumbil (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  2. "MUMBIL IS NOW ON THE MAP". The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. 41 (64). New South Wales, Australia. 21 October 1950. p. 2. Retrieved 16 October 2019 via National Library of Australia.

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