- Mirrabooka, New South Wales
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Mirrabooka
New South WalesPopulation: 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°ECoordinates: 33°06′54″S 151°33′04″E / 33.115°S 151.551°E
- History of Mirrabooka
Categories:- Suburbs of Lake Macquarie
- Lake Macquarie geography stubs
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