Pokataroo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pokataroo New South Wales
Pokataroo Location in New South Wales
LGA(s)	Walgett Shire
State electorate(s)	Barwon

The Pokataroo Rail Bridge is an important part of the area's history.

Pokataroo is a very small place, or settlement, located in the far north-west part of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Walgett Shire, which is a local government area.

This tiny community has only about 20 people living there. There are around 10 buildings in the settlement itself. A large family farm called Taroo also takes up a big area on the eastern side of the main road.

About Pokataroo

Pokataroo is in a remote part of New South Wales. It is quite far from bigger towns. For example, it's about 130 kilometers (about 80 miles) from Moree. It's also 13 kilometers (about 8 miles) from Collarenebri.

Location and Size

Being in the Walgett Shire means Pokataroo is in a region known for farming. The area around Pokataroo is mostly flat. It has wide open spaces. This makes it suitable for large farms.

The small number of buildings shows how small the settlement is. It's not a town with many shops or services. Instead, it's a quiet place where people live and work, often connected to the land.

Life in a Small Settlement

Life in a place like Pokataroo can be very different from living in a city. People often know everyone in the community. They might rely on each other for help. Daily life often revolves around farming activities.

The nearest services, like schools or bigger shops, would be in nearby towns. This means people living in Pokataroo often travel for supplies or education.

History of Pokataroo

Even though Pokataroo is small today, it has an interesting past. Like many settlements in rural Australia, its history is linked to transport. Railways were very important for connecting remote areas.

The Railway Line

Pokataroo used to have its own railway station. This station was part of the Pokataroo railway line. Railways were vital for moving goods like wool and wheat from farms to bigger towns and ports. They also helped people travel.

The railway bridge you see in the picture is a reminder of this past. It shows that Pokataroo was once a stop on an active train line. Over time, as roads improved, many smaller railway lines were closed. This is why the station is no longer in use.

Importance of Railways

In the past, the railway would have been the main link for Pokataroo to the outside world. It brought in supplies and took out farm products. The railway station would have been a busy place. It was a hub for the community.

Even though the trains no longer stop there, the railway bridge stands as a historical landmark. It tells a story of how Australia's remote areas developed. It shows how people used to connect across vast distances.