Kamarooka | |
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Interactive map of Kamarooka | |
| Coordinates: 36°28′S 144°20′E / 36.467°S 144.333°E / -36.467; 144.333 | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| City | Bendigo |
| LGAs | |
| Government | |
| • State electorate | |
| • Federal divisions | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 89 (2021 census)[3] |
| Postcode | 3570 |
Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Kamarooka had a population of 89.[3]
History
Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area.[4] It was then renamed "Kamarooka" from an Aboriginal word meaning "Wait a while". In 1901 a Methodist church opened and the public hall was built.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kamarooka (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kamarooka". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Kamarooka | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo". www.bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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