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Suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Kamarooka
BendigoVictoria
Kamarooka is located in City of BendigoKamarookaKamarooka
Coordinates36°28′S 144°20′E / 36.467°S 144.333°E / -36.467; 144.333
Population92 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)3570
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Bendigo East
Federal division(s)

Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia with a small section in the Shire of Loddon.

History

Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area. It was then renamed "Kamarooka" from an Aboriginal word meaning "Wait a While". In 1901 a Methodist church opened and the public hall was built.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kamarooka (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. "Kamarooka | Victorian Places".
  4. "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo".
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