Jenolan, New South Wales

Jenolan is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Oberon in the Central West region of New South Wales. The locality is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-east of the town of Oberon. The 2016 census recorded a population of 19 for the state suburb of Jenolan.[1]

Jenolan
New South Wales
Jenolan is located in New South Wales
Jenolan
Jenolan
Coordinates33°49′06″S 150°01′19″E
Population19 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2790
Location28 km (17 mi) SE of Oberon
LGA(s)Oberon
RegionCentral West
State electorate(s)Bathurst
Federal division(s)Calare

History

The name “Jenolan Caves” was adopted in 1884.[2] It is assumed that the locality name was derived from the caves.

Geography

The Jenolan Caves are within the locality, and the Jenolan River flows through.[3]

Road infrastructure

Jenolan Caves Road provides access to the locality from Hartley on the Great Western Highway, and Edith Road provides access from Oberon.[3]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Jenolan (NSW)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve: Draft Plan of Management (PDF). October 2013. ISBN 978-1-74359-215-1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. Google (2 April 2021). "Jenolan, NSW" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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