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Werombi
New South Wales
Werombi is located in New South Wales
Werombi
Werombi
Location in New South Wales
Population 708 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2570
Elevation 260 m (853 ft)
Location 80 km (50 mi) WSW of Sydney
LGA(s) Wollondilly Shire
Region Macarthur
State electorate(s) Wollondilly
Federal Division(s) Hume
Localities around Werombi:
Blue Mountains National Park Silverdale Greendale
Blue Mountains National Park Werombi Cobbitty
Blue Mountains National Park Orangeville Theresa Park

Werombi is a small, spread-out village in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located within the Wollondilly Shire. In 2016, about 930 people lived in Werombi.

What is Werombi Like?

Werombi is known as a "scattered village." This means that the homes and buildings are spread out over a large area, rather than being close together in a central town. It is a quiet place, often surrounded by natural bushland.

Where is Werombi Located?

Werombi is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Sydney, Australia's largest city. It is part of the Macarthur Region, which is an area known for its mix of rural land and growing communities. The village is also close to the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park.

Who Lives in Werombi?

According to the 2016 Census, 930 people called Werombi home. The community is part of the larger Wollondilly Shire. This shire is a local government area that manages services for the people living there.

How is Werombi Governed?

Like all places in Australia, Werombi is part of a system of government that helps manage the area.

Local Government in Werombi

Werombi is part of the Wollondilly Shire. The Wollondilly Shire Council is the local government body. They are responsible for things like roads, parks, waste collection, and community services in the area. People in the shire vote for their council members.

State and Federal Government for Werombi

At the state level, Werombi is in the Wollondilly electorate. This means that residents vote for a representative to the New South Wales Parliament. At the federal level, Werombi is in the Hume electorate. Residents here vote for a representative to the Australian Parliament in Canberra. These representatives speak for the community on bigger issues.

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