Burradoo, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Burradoo
Location in New South Wales
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| Established | 1861 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2576 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 685 m (2,247 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Highlands | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Mittagong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wollondilly | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Burradoo (pronounced BURR-ə-doo) is a lovely suburb located near Bowral. It's found in the Southern Highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. Burradoo is part of the Wingecarribee Shire.
This village is well-known for its beautiful and often very large homes. Many of these are historic manor houses, while others are modern architectural designs. These homes are usually built on good-sized properties. People often compare Burradoo to parts of England because of its architecture and gardens.
The name Burradoo comes from an Aboriginal phrase. It means "many brigalow trees."
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Schools in Burradoo
Burradoo is home to two special schools for high school students. These are called independent schools. This means they are not run by the government. Both schools are co-educational, which means they teach both boys and girls. They are also day schools, so students go home after classes.
Oxley College
Oxley College was built on a property once known as Elvo. This was the home of important people like Septimus Alfred Stephen and Arthur Wigram Allen. The college celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008. Today, Oxley College also has a primary school section for younger students.
Chevalier College
Chevalier College is located on the old Riversdale House estate. This estate used to belong to the family of Henry Osborne. The main house is a good example of the smaller buildings designed by John Horbury Hunt. It shows the Arts & Crafts style of Federation architecture. The college includes the original house, a ballroom, and two chapels.
Chevalier College started as a boarding school just for boys in the 1970s. However, it later became a co-educational college. Now, both boys and girls attend as day students. The boarding houses closed in 2003. Today, Chevalier College is the largest school in the Southern Highlands. It is also the biggest single employer in the area.
Historic Places
Burradoo has some places that are listed for their heritage value. This means they are important because of their history or special design.
- Yean Street: Yean Cottage, Anglewood Estate is one of these important sites.
Population Information
The number of people living in Burradoo has been counted in recent years.
- In 2016, the 2016 census showed that Burradoo had 2,645 people.
- By the 2021 census, the population had grown to 2,879 people.
Famous Residents
Some well-known people have lived in Burradoo:
- Horatio Scott Carslaw (1870–1954) was a famous mathematician.
- Ian Craig (1935–2014) was a well-known cricketer.
Railway Station
Burradoo railway station is part of the Southern Highlands Line. This is a train line run by NSW TrainLink. It helps people travel to and from Burradoo by train.
