Mummulgum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MummulgumNew South Wales |
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A Mummulgum entry sign.
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 Mummulgum
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 95 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2470 |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| LGA(s) | Kyogle Council |
| County | Rous |
| Parish | Mummulgum |
| State electorate(s) | Lismore |
| Federal Division(s) | Page |
Mummulgum is a small village located in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 740 kilometres away from Sydney, the state capital. You can find Mummulgum on Shannon Brook, right between the towns of Tenterfield and Casino on the Bruxner Highway (also known as Highway 44). It's also about 58 kilometres southwest of Kyogle. The local area is managed by the Kyogle Council. The closest big town is Casino, which is just 27 kilometres to the east.
Who Lives in Mummulgum?
According to a count in 2016, there were 95 people living in Mummulgum and the areas nearby. Most people in Mummulgum work in farming. On September 29, 2001, the Mummulgum Public School celebrated its 100th birthday!
A Famous Face from Mummulgum
Did you know that Ajay Rochester, a well-known Australian TV personality and author, grew up in Mummulgum? She went to Mummulgum Public School, which was a small school with only one teacher. Ajay lived on a farm in a place called Simpkins Creek. She even wrote about her farm life in her popular book, "Confessions of a Reformed Dieter."
