| Quaama New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Quaama | |
| Coordinates | 36°27′53″S149°52′08″E / 36.46472°S 149.86889°E /-36.46472; 149.86889 |
| Population | 281 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2550 |
| Elevation | 163 m (535 ft) |
| LGA(s) | Bega Valley Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Bega |
| Federal division(s) | Eden-Monaro |
Quaama is a village in theBega Valley Shire, in theSouth Coast region ofNew South Wales, Australia. The village is located along thePrinces Highway betweenCobargo and Brogo, 30 km north of the town ofBega. It had a resident population of 281 at the 2016 Census.[1]
The village was formerly known asDry River (a name linked to the nearbyDry River) until the early 1900s, and was later known as "Quaamaa"; the present spelling was assigned in 1999.[2] Many of Quaama's important community buildings have a long history: the Quaama Public School was founded in 1877,[3] the School of Arts was established in 1902,[4] and the local Anglican church celebrated its centenary in 2007.[5] Quaama also has a general store with a post office, and abushfire brigade.[4][6]
It is also the hometown of Australian internationalnetball playerSusan Pratley.[7]
On the 30th of December, 2019, the infamous2019-2020 bushfires ripped through Quaama.[8] The efforts of the Quaama Volunteer Bushfire Brigade helped saved many buildings, including the Public School, General Store, & School of Arts, but dozens of houses were lost, as well as the playground and Anglican Church.[8][9][10]
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