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Oura
New South Wales
Aeral view of Oura (panorama).jpg
Aerial view of Oura
Oura is located in New South Wales
Oura
Oura
Location in New South Wales
Population 246 (2021 census)
Established 226
Postcode(s) 2650
Location
LGA(s) City of Wagga Wagga
County Clarendon
Parish Oura
State electorate(s) Wagga Wagga
Federal Division(s) Riverina

Oura is a small town located in the central east part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. It is a quiet community, home to 246 people as of the 2021 census. Oura is about 15 kilometres (about 9 miles) northeast of the larger city of Wagga Wagga. It is also about 20 kilometres (about 12 miles) southwest of another place called Wantabadgery.

Oura with Bush Fire Brigage Shed
Oura - with Bush Fire Brigade shed

Discovering Oura: A Small Town Community

Oura is known as a "town community." This means it is a small settlement where people live and often know each other well. It's a place where everyone might feel connected, like a big family.

Where is Oura Located?

Oura sits in a beautiful area called the Riverina. This region is famous for its wide-open spaces and farming. Being close to Wagga Wagga means residents can easily visit a bigger city for shopping or services.

Life in Oura

Life in a small town like Oura can be very peaceful. People often enjoy the quiet and the natural surroundings. Small towns often have a strong sense of community spirit.

Notable People from Oura

Even small towns can be home to interesting people who achieve great things. Oura has one such person.

Leslie Redgrave: Writer and Headmaster

  • Leslie Redgrave (1882–1956) was a notable person who lived in Oura. He was a talented writer and also worked as a headmaster, which means he was the principal of a school. He was also a grazier, someone who raises livestock like sheep or cattle on a farm.
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