Roto, New South Wales
Roto is a small settlement situated in the far-west of New South Wales, Australia. It lies at the junction of the Broken Hill railway line and the partly closed branchline to Temora via Griffith. At the 2016 census, Roto and the surrounding area had a population of 41.[1]
| Roto New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Roto | |
| Coordinates | 33°03′0″S 145°28′0″E |
| Population | 41 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2675 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Carrathool Shire |
| County | Blaxland |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
A small railway station opened at the site in 1919,[2] however is now closed. The property itself is 123,000 acres (50,000 hectares) of mixed farming.
A property nearby to the Roto homestead was the childhood home of two-time Australian off-road motorcycle racing champion Toby Price.
| Preceding station | NSW Main lines | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wee Elwah towards Broken Hill | Broken Hill Line | Matakana towards Orange |
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| Preceding station | NSW Branch lines | Following station | ||
| Terminus | Temora-Roto Line | towards Temora |
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Roto (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
- "Roto railway station". www.nswrail.net. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
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