Welby, New South Wales
Welby is a small town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire. It was originally called Fitz Roy. The town is located 1 km west of Mittagong and houses the local Southern Highlands RTA office. At the 2016 census, Welby had a population of 759.[1]
| Welby New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Welby Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 34°26′25″S 150°25′35″E |
| Population | 759 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2575 |
| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire |
| Region | Southern Highlands |
| State electorate(s) | Goulburn |
| Federal Division(s) | Hume |
A number of properties, built in both triple brick and stone with bull nose verandas, date back to 1850 and The old Fitz Roy Progress Association Hall which was built in 1931 is still standing. It is now an antique shop - The Merchant of Welby.
Notes and references
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Welby". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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