Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia with a small section in the Shire of Loddon.

Kamarooka
BendigoVictoria
Kamarooka is located in City of Bendigo
Kamarooka
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Coordinates36°28′S 144°20′E / 36.467°S 144.333°E / -36.467; 144.333
Population92 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3570
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Bendigo East
Federal division(s)

History

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Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area.[3] It was then renamed "Kamarooka" from an Aboriginal word meaning "Wait a While". In 1901 a Methodist church opened and the public hall was built.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kamarooka (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2022.  
  2. ^ a b "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Kamarooka | Victorian Places".
  4. ^ "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo".