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Invergowrie
New South Wales
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Invergowrie
Invergowrie is located in New South Wales
Invergowrie
Invergowrie
Location in New South Wales
Population 775 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2350
Elevation 1,040 m (3,412 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Uralla Shire
County Sandon
State electorate(s) Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s) New England

Invergowrie is a small place, or locality, in the Uralla Shire area of New South Wales, Australia. It's located in a region called the Northern Tablelands. Invergowrie is about 16 kilometres (10 miles) west of a bigger town called Armidale. It sits roughly halfway between the major cities of Sydney and Brisbane. It is also about 200 kilometres (124 miles) inland from Coffs Harbour on the Pacific coast.

About Invergowrie

Invergowrie is a popular rural neighbourhood. Many people who work at the University of New England live here. In 2016, a count showed that 775 people lived in Invergowrie.

What's in Invergowrie?

Even though it's a small place, Invergowrie has some useful services. You can find a general store there. There is also a fuel station for cars. The community also has a New South Wales Rural Fire Service station. This station helps keep everyone safe from fires.

Where Did the Name Come From?

The name Invergowrie comes from a village in Scotland. It was named after the village of Invergowrie in Scotland.

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