Mongarlowe, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mongarlowe New South Wales
Mongarlowe Location in New South Wales
Coordinates	35.422°S 149.939°E / -35.422; 149.939
Population	117 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2622
Location	13 km (8 mi) from Braidwood
LGA(s)	Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Region	Southern Tablelands
County	St Vincent
Parish	Budawang
State electorate(s)	Monaro
Federal Division(s)	Eden-Monaro
Localities around Mongarlowe: Durran Durra Back Creek Charleys Forest Braidwood Mongarlowe Budawang Braidwood Northangera Currowan

Mongarlowe is a village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. In former times, it was also known, in various contexts, as Little River, Monga, and Sergeants Point.

Location and features

It is situated on the Mongarlowe River and about 13 km east of Braidwood. It currently has a population of around 50 but was much larger during the mid-19th century due to the New South Wales gold rush. Several buildings from this time have survived. Another population boom followed during the Depression when many returned to distill eucalyptus oil and search again for gold.

There was a proposal for a 98 lot subdivision in proximity to the village which was cancelled in 2008 under pressure from concerned residents.

Images for kids

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  Mongarlowe river in Mongarlowe

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  Village c.1870, with Chinese temple in the foreground.and river crossing at centre.