Collarenebri
Town in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Collarenebri is a town in north western New South Wales, Australia. The town is in the Walgett Shire Local Government Area and is situated on the Barwon River approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) northeast of Walgett and south west of Mungindi on the Gwydir Highway. It is 16 km (9.9 mi) from Pokataroo which was the nearest railway town prior to closure of the rail service there. The town is 150 metres (490 ft) above sea level. Collarenebri is one of three towns ending in 'BRI' in Northern New South Wales.
Quick Facts Collarenebri New South Wales, Coordinates ...
Collarenebri New South Wales | |
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Main street | |
Coordinates | 29°33′0″S 148°35′0″E |
Population | 650 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2833 |
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LGA(s) | Walgett Shire |
State electorate(s) | Barwon |
Federal division(s) | Parkes |
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In the 2016 census, Collarenebri had a population of 650.[1]
Collarenebri is an indigenous word of the Gamilaraay galariinbaraay, meaning 'place of flowers' or 'eucalyptus blossoms'.[2][3] Collarenebri is well known for its flowers