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 | |
| Coordinates | 33°49′06″S 150°01′19″E / 33.8182°S 150.0220°E |
| Population | 19 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) SE of Oberon |
| LGA(s) | Oberon |
| Region | Central West |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal division(s) | Calare |
History
editThe name “Jenolan Caves” was adopted in 1884.[2] It is assumed that the locality name was derived from the caves.
Geography
editThe Jenolan Caves are within the locality, and the Jenolan River flows through.[3]
Road infrastructure
editJenolan Caves Road provides access to the locality from Hartley on the Great Western Highway, and Edith Road provides access from Oberon.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Jenolan (NSW)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve: Draft Plan of Management (PDF) (PDF). Government of New South Wales. 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) - ^ a b "Jenolan, NSW" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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