Cullerin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cullerin New South Wales
Cullerin Range Wind Farm from Cullerin
Cullerin Location in New South Wales
Population	38 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2581
Elevation	649 m (2,129 ft)
Location	237 km (147 mi) SW of Sydney 40 km (25 mi) W of Goulburn 16 km (10 mi) E of Gunning 46 km (29 mi) E of Yass
LGA(s)	Upper Lachlan Shire
County	King
Parish	Cullarin
State electorate(s)	Goulburn
Federal Division(s)	Hume
Localities around Cullerin: Merrill Gurrundah Gurrundah Gunning Cullerin Breadalbane Bellmount Forest Lerida Collector

Cullerin is a very small town, also called a township. It is located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. This area is known for its rolling hills and open spaces.

Cullerin sits right on the Old Hume Highway. This is an important road that connects different parts of Australia. It is also on the Main South railway line. This railway helps transport goods and people.

The town is part of the Upper Lachlan Shire. A railway station in Cullerin opened in 1880. It served the community for many years before closing in 1973. In 2016, only 38 people lived in Cullerin.

Getting Around Cullerin

The highest point of the Sydney-Melbourne railway line near Cullerin

Cullerin is located at a special spot on the Main Southern Rail line. It is at the highest point of a 15-kilometer (about 9 miles) uphill section. This means trains have to climb quite a bit to reach Cullerin.

The town is also just a few kilometers west of the Great Dividing Range. This is a huge mountain range that runs along the eastern side of Australia. It acts like a big natural wall.

Because of this range, rivers on the west side of Cullerin, like the Lachlan River, flow inland. They head towards the center of Australia. Rivers on the east side, like the Wollondilly River, flow towards the Pacific Ocean. This shows how the Great Dividing Range affects where water goes!