Cullen Bullen, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cullen BullenNew South Wales |
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Royal Hotel, Cullen Bullen, New South Wales.
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| Population | 279 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Elevation | 879 m (2,884 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | City of Lithgow |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal Division(s) | Calare |
Cullen Bullen is a small village in New South Wales, Australia. It is located on Mudgee Road. The village is about 168 kilometers (104 miles) north-west of Sydney. It is also 28 kilometers (17 miles) north of Lithgow.
In 2016, a count of people showed that 279 people lived in Cullen Bullen. This was more than the 198 people who lived there ten years before. The village gets its support from nearby mines and the Mount Piper Power Station.
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What Does the Name "Cullen Bullen" Mean?
The name "Cullen Bullen" comes from the language of the Wiradjuri people. They lived in this area long before European settlers arrived. People believe the words "cullen bullen" mean "Lyrebird".
Early European Explorers
The first European to explore this area was James Blackman. He was mapping a road from what is now Wallerawang to Mudgee. This happened in 1821.
Other explorers followed him. William Lawson came in 1822. Allan Cunningham also explored the area between 1822 and 1823.
First Land Settlers
Robert Dulhunty was a very important early settler. He later founded the town of Dubbo. In 1828, he received the first land grant in the Cullen Bullen area.
He built a home on this land. Today, his old homestead is on the back road from Cullen Bullen to Portland.
Village Life and Services
As more people moved to the area, services were needed. The first post office in Cullen Bullen opened in 1861. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
A school was opened in 1875, so children could get an education. The school moved to its current location in 1895.
