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Walbundrie
New South Wales
Walbundrie Hotel
Population190[1]
Postcode(s)2642
Elevation151 m (495 ft)
Standort
LGA(s)Greater Hume Shire Council
CountyHume
State electorate(s)Albury


Walbundrie is a village in the eastern Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. The village is located 546 kilometres south west of the state capital, Sydney and 335 kilometres north of Melbourne. Situated on the bank of the Billabong Creek, at the 2006 census, Walbundrie had a population of 190.[1]. Walbundrie is in the Greater Hume Shire Local government area. Billabong Creek passes immediately south of the town.

Walbundrie, looking south down the Corowa road. The intersection shown leads to the neighbouring town of Rand.
Entering Walbundrie

The major industry in and around Walbundrie is agriculture, including grain production and wool growing. Australian rules football is the most popular sport.


References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Walbundrie (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-25.

35°41′S 146°43′E / 35.683°S 146.717°E / -35.683; 146.717