| Wallendbeen New South Wales | |
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 Streetscape at Wallendbeen | |
  Wallendbeen | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′0″S148°09′0″E / 34.53333°S 148.15000°E /-34.53333; 148.15000 |
| Population | 260 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2588 |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
| Federal division(s) | Hume |
Wallendbeen is a small town in southernNew South Wales, Australia, administered byCootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. At the2011 census, Wallendbeen and the surrounding area had a population of 305.[2] The town's name is derived from an aboriginal word for "stony hill".[3]
The town is located on the intersection of theOlympic Highway and theBurley Griffin Way and on theSydney–Melbourne railway, opened to Wallendbeen in 1877. Wheat is an important industry for the area. It has a fine oval, which has supported a cricket club since 1887.[4] The Wallendbeen Cricket Club was last captained by Tom Grace, the third generation of his family to hold the title.[5] Wallendbeen Post Office opened on 1 July 1885.[6] The Baldry Shield, a sports carnival for small primary schools in the area, is held in Wallendbeen annually.[7]
From 1895 to 1935 the town had its ownlocal government, theMunicipality of Wallendbeen, with its own municipal council and mayor. It was eventually absorbed intoJindalee Shire andDemondrille Shire.[8]
It is now becoming adormitory suburb ofCootamundra.[citation needed]
Media related toWallendbeen at Wikimedia Commons
| Preceding station | Former services | Following station | ||
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| Morrisons Hill towardsAlbury | Main Southern Line | Nubba towardsSydney | ||
