Mount Murray (New South Wales) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount MurrayNew South Wales |
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 Mount Murray
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2577 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 780 m (2,559 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Highlands | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Kangaloon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Goulburn | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Murray is a mountain in New South Wales, Australia. It stands about 780 meters (2,559 feet) above sea level. You can find it about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the town of Robertson. The mountain was named after Sir George Murray. Mount Murray is also the name of a small area at the top of the Macquarie Pass. This pass is part of the Illawarra Highway.
In 2016, a survey counted 54 people living in Mount Murray. By 2021, the number of residents was 53.
Exploring Mount Murray's History
Mount Murray has some special places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They are protected because they tell us about the past.
Historic Railway Site
One important heritage site is the Mount Murray railway station. This station is part of the Moss Vale–Unanderra railway line. It shows how people traveled and transported goods a long time ago.
