Walleroobie, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WalleroobieNew South Wales |
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 Walleroobie
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 53 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2665 |
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| LGA(s) | Coolamon Shire Council |
| County | Bourke |
| State electorate(s) | Murrumbidgee |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
Walleroobie is a small place located in the south-west part of New South Wales, Australia. It is found in a region called the Riverina. You can find Walleroobie about 15 kilometers north-east of Cowabbie. It is also about 19 kilometers south-east of Ardlethan.
Discovering Walleroobie
Walleroobie is a quiet locality. It is part of the larger Coolamon Shire Council area. This means it is governed by the local council in Coolamon.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, a count of people was done, called a census. The 2021 census showed that only 53 people lived in Walleroobie. This makes it a very small community.
Early Buildings in Walleroobie
Some of the first homes in Walleroobie were built a long time ago. A person named Ernest Enoch Barker is known for building these houses. He built them between 1920 and 1927. These homes were for soldiers who had returned from war. They were called "soldier settler cottages."
