Tullimbar, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TullimbarIllawarra, New South Wales |
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Population | 1,840 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 2016 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2527 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | City of Shellharbour | ||||||||||||||
Region | Illawarra | ||||||||||||||
County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Jamberoo | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Kiama | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Tullimbar is a suburb situated in the Macquarie Valley in the City of Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.
The location is named after the Aboriginal man and tribal leader Tullimbah (c.1798–c.1870).
A store was in operation at Tullimbar in 1856 by Robert Wilson. A Post Office was established at Tullimbar in 1872. A school was opened at Tullimbar on 31 October 1881.
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