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Alfredtown
New South Wales
Sturt Highway at Alfredtown.jpg
Sturt Highway in Alfredtown
Alfredtown is located in New South Wales
Alfredtown
Alfredtown
Location in New South Wales
Population 109 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2650
Elevation 195 m (640 ft)
Location
LGA(s) City of Wagga Wagga
County Wynyard
Parish Cunningdroo
State electorate(s) Wagga Wagga
Federal Division(s) Riverina

Alfredtown is a small country community in the central east part of the Riverina region in Australia. It's located in the state of New South Wales. This quiet area is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Ladysmith. It is also about 14 kilometers (9 miles) east of the larger city of Wagga Wagga.

Exploring Alfredtown

Alfredtown is a rural spot that sits right on the Sturt Highway. This highway is a major road connecting different parts of Australia. The community is quite small.

What You'll Find in Alfredtown

Even though it's a small place, Alfredtown has a couple of important spots.

The Shanty Hotel

One of the main places here is The Shanty Hotel. It's also known as The Shanty Tavern & Bistro. This is a local gathering spot.

Petrol Station and Store

You can also find a petrol station in Alfredtown. It has a small store combined with it. This is handy for travelers on the Sturt Highway.

Alfredtown's Past Names

Alfredtown hasn't always been called by its current name. Before 1988, it was known as Alfred Town. Even earlier, it had another interesting name: The Shanty.

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