Gongolgon is a rural locality in Brewarrina Shire, in northern New South Wales, Australia, 566 km (352 mi) from Sydney.[2][3] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 40 in 11 families. The median weekly household income was $537.[4]
| Gongolgon New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Gongolgon Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 30°21′54″S 146°55′04″E / 30.36500°S 146.91778°E |
| Population | 31 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2839 |
| LGA(s) | Brewarrina Shire |
| Region | Orana |
| County | Cowper |
| Parish | Gongolgon |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
Gongolgon is located on the Brewarrina–Coolabah road. It is located 52 km (32 mi) from Byrock, 67 km (42 mi) from Brewarrina, 98 km (61 mi) from Coolabah and 131 km (81 mi) from Bourke. Gongolgon's nearest airport is Brewarrina Airport, 73 km (45 mi) away. Its nearest school is Brewarrina Christian School (3-8).
The Yetta Dhinnakkal Centre, aka Brewarrina jail, is located in Gongolgon.[5]
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gongolgon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Gongolgon". Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Gongolgon". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gongolgon". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Davies, Jessie (19 October 2019). "Brewarrina jail is closing and the community warns it will have a devastating effect". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
