Kamarooka

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.^[1]

Kamarooka Bendigo, Victoria
Kamarooka
Coordinates	36°28′S 144°20′E
Population	89 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	3570
LGA(s)	City of Greater Bendigo Shire of Loddon
State electorate(s)	Bendigo East
Federal division(s)	Bendigo[2] Mallee[2]

History

Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area.^[3] 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.^[4]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kamarooka". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
2. "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
3. "Kamarooka | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
4. "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo". www.bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 19 January 2025.