Weemelah, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Weemelah New South Wales
Weemelah Location in New South Wales
Population	139 (2011 census)
Location	27 km (17 mi) E of Mungindi
LGA(s)	Moree Plains Shire
State electorate(s)	Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s)	Parkes

Weemelah is a small village located in the Moree Plains Shire area of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 3 kilometers north of the Carnarvon Highway. Weemelah is also 27 kilometers east of a town called Mungindi.

In 2006, a count showed that 139 people lived in Weemelah. This makes it a very small and quiet place.

Life in Weemelah

Weemelah is a place where farming is the main way people make a living. Many people work in agriculture, which means they grow crops or raise animals.

Community and Support

The local community is active, with groups like the Country Women's Association of New South Wales. This group, often called the CWA, meets in the Weemelah Hall. The CWA helps women and families in country areas. They often raise money for good causes and support their local towns.

Getting Around and Education

For public transport, the closest railway station is in Moree. This is where people can catch trains to other places.

There are no schools right in Weemelah. Children who live in the village travel to Mungindi for their education. This means they might take a bus or car to get to school each day.

Dealing with Floods

Sometimes, nature can cause challenges. In January 2004, the people of Weemelah faced a flood. This meant that roads and areas around the village were covered in water, making it hard to get in or out.

Weemelah's Railway History

Weemelah is located on the Mungindi, or North West railway line. This railway line stretches 762 kilometers from Sydney.

The Railway Station

A railway station first opened here in 1914. It was originally called Bunarba. Later, in 1926, its name was changed to Weemelah. Passenger trains used to run from Weemelah to Moree between 1926 and 1974.

Today, the old station building is gone, and you won't find any signs of it. However, the railway line is still important for moving goods.

Grain Transport

Large facilities for loading grain are still present in Weemelah. This means that big trains come here to pick up grain from local farms. Weemelah is the furthest point north on this line where grain trains still operate. The railway line beyond Weemelah, towards Mungindi, is no longer used for trains.