Dunoon, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dunoon New South Wales
Dunoon in May 2016
Dunoon Location in New South Wales
Population	824 (2011 census) 372 (2006 census)
LGA(s)	City of Lismore
Region	Northern Rivers
State electorate(s)	Lismore
Federal Division(s)	Page

Dunoon is a small village in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lismore. In 2006, about 372 people lived here. By 2011, the population grew to 824 people. Dunoon is known as the Macadamia capital of Australia. There is even a factory nearby that processes macadamia nuts.

The village has its own local newspaper. It is called The Dunoon and District Gazette. You can find old copies at the Richmond Tweed Regional Library. The Richmond River Historical Society also keeps them.

Village Life and Services

Dunoon is a quiet place. It sits on the hills north of Lismore. The village has many community and sports places. These help create a strong community spirit.

Local Facilities

You can find a few important services in Dunoon. There is a post office for sending mail. Kids go to the primary school. A mechanic can fix cars. There is also a general store and bottle shop.

Community Hubs

The Dunoon community hall is a busy place. Many activities happen here. You can watch movies with the Dunoon Film Club. There are also exercise classes. People gather for social events and church services.

The Sports Club is another popular spot. Many community events take place here. It has a restaurant and a playground. There are also tennis courts and football fields with lights.

Sports and Activities

Sports are very popular in Dunoon. People enjoy playing cricket and football. Other sports like Little Athletics and tennis are also available.

Places of Worship

Dunoon has two church buildings that are still used. One is Catholic and the other is Anglican. The Anglican church was damaged by a tornado in 2007. It has since been rebuilt. Two other old church buildings are now homes. They still have many of their original features.

Village Growth and Water Supply

Dunoon has mostly grown in a straight line. However, new land has been opened for building homes. This has helped the village expand.

Water for the Region

Rous County Council helps supply water. They provide water to most of Ballina, Byron, Lismore, and Richmond Valley areas. In 2020, they shared a plan for water. This plan included building a large dam near Dunoon. The council is working with local groups. They want to make sure everyone's concerns are heard.

The 2007 Dunoon Tornado

On October 26, 2007, a tornado hit Dunoon. It mainly affected the southern part of the village. People even filmed it hitting an electrical station.

The tornado caused a lot of damage. It completely destroyed one house. A church and two school classrooms were badly damaged. Other houses lost their roofs or had broken windows. After the tornado, the school and church were rebuilt. This was a chance to make them more modern.