Walbundrie

Walbundrie /wɒlˈbʌndri/ is a village in the eastern Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. The village is located 546 kilometres (339 mi) south-west of the state capital, Sydney and 335 kilometres (208 mi) north of Melbourne. Situated on the bank of the Billabong Creek, at the 2006 census, Walbundrie had a population of 190.[1] Walbundrie is in the Greater Hume Shire local government area. Billabong Creek passes immediately south of the town.

Walbundrie
New South Wales
Walbundrie, looking north up Billabong St. The intersection shown leads to the neighbouring town of Rand.
Walbundrie
Coordinates35°41′0″S 146°43′0″E
Population190 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2642
Elevation151 m (495 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Greater Hume Shire Council
CountyHume
State electorate(s)Albury
Federal Division(s)Riverina

Piney Range Post Office opened on 1 March 1869 and was renamed Walbundrie later that month.[2]

The major industry in and around Walbundrie is agriculture, including grain production and wool growing. Australian rules football is the most popular sport.

  • Entering Walbundrie
  • Walbundrie Hotel
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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Walbundrie (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 June 2009

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