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Bangadilly
New South Wales
Bangadilly is located in New South Wales
Bangadilly
Bangadilly
Location in New South Wales
Population 426 (2006 census)
Postcode(s) 2577
Location
LGA(s) Wingecarribee Shire
County Camden
Parish Bangadilly
State electorate(s) Goulburn
Federal Division(s) Hume

Bangadilly is a place in New South Wales, Australia. It is located near the Southern Highlands. This area is part of the Wingecarribee Shire.

Bangadilly is known as an "unofficial locality." This means it is a recognized place, but it doesn't have official boundaries like a town or suburb.

What is Bangadilly?

Bangadilly is a small area in New South Wales. It is not a town or a city. Instead, it is a rural area. It is close to the beautiful Southern Highlands region.

History of the Name

The name "Bangadilly" was officially recognized on November 25, 1998. This recognition came from the Geographical Names Board. This board is in charge of naming places in New South Wales.

Why the Name Was Changed

However, the name "Bangadilly" was later removed. This happened because there were objections from people. Sometimes, names are changed if they cause confusion or if local people prefer a different name.

Where is Bangadilly Located?

Bangadilly is in the state of New South Wales. New South Wales is on the southeastern coast of Australia. It is the most populated state in Australia.

Nearby Areas

Bangadilly is about 117 kilometers (73 miles) from Sydney. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales. It is also about 31 kilometers (19 miles) from Sutton Forest. Sutton Forest is a small village in the Southern Highlands.

Wingecarribee Shire

Bangadilly is part of the Wingecarribee Shire. A shire is like a local government area. It helps manage services for the people living there. This includes things like roads and parks.

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