Wolumla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WolumlaNew South Wales |
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Wolumla Railway Junction Hotel, named after the proposed railway that would have passed through the village.
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 Wolumla
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 703 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2550 |
| LGA(s) | Bega Valley Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Bega |
| Federal Division(s) | Eden-Monaro |
Wolumla is an historical locality in New South Wales, Australia and is between Bega and Merimbula. Wolumla is a small rural village located off the Princes Highway to the south of Bega. Wolumla is located on rolling hills on the coastal hinterland near the headwaters of Frogs Hollow Creek and has been predominantly cleared for beef, dairy and sheep grazing. At the 2016 census, Wolumla had a population of 703.
The township receives a small holiday population during peak holiday periods. The township consists of predominantly low density urban housing with a very small commercial area located on the main street consisting of a hotel, hair dresser, and general store including a post office agency. Also The Carpet Place established in 2009.
Gold was discovered very near Wolumla in 1896.
Wolumla is the site for a National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite ground station consisting of four 13.5 m dishes.
Facilities
Wolumla has a public school with kindergarten to year 6, which was established in 1882.
There is a Rural Fire Service volunteer brigade in Wolumla.
Spanish flu
The Wolumla Vigilance Committee was successful in having traveling restrictions applied to people from Bega in regard to potential transmission of the spanish flu. After an initial request was declined, they "apprehended" the state Premier who acted accordingly. The Wolumla Vigilance Committee established a check point on the Bega side of town, and people approaching were challenged to produce traveling certificates. This action was widely reported in other districts. Wolumla was considered as being strict in keeping out the disease. And, was spared infection.
Notable people
Notable people who come from or who have lived in Wolumla include:
- Matt McCoy, Australian rugby league international
- Jon Stanhope, Australian politician
