Mirrabooka, New South Wales

Mirrabooka New South Wales
Population:	663 (2006 census)
Established:	1927
Postcode:	2264
Area:	0.8 km² (0.3 sq mi)
Location:	8 km (5 mi) E of Morisset
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Morisset
State District:	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division:	Charlton
Suburbs around Mirrabooka: Yarrawonga Park Silverwater, New South Wales Silverwater, New South Wales Brightwaters Mirrabooka Sunshine Lake Macquarie

Mirrabooka is a suburb located on a peninsula east of the town of Morisset on the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the West Ward of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

History

The town's name, an Aboriginal word for either the Southern Cross, or "dog died here", was formerly known as Mirraview. Early industries were timber cutting and fishing. A school operated from 1936 to 1972. The town fell into decline after 1970, but has since undergone a resurgence.

External links

• Mirrabooka, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°06′54″S 151°33′04″E / 33.115°S 151.551°E / -33.115; 151.551Coordinates: 33°06′54″S 151°33′04″E / 33.115°S 151.551°E / -33.115; 151.551
• History of Mirrabooka