Tullimbar
Illawarra, New South Wales
Tullimbar is located in New South Wales
Tullimbar
Tullimbar
Coordinates34°34′33″S 150°44′07″E / 34.5759°S 150.7352°E / -34.5759; 150.7352
Population1,840 (2021 census)[1]
Established2016
Postcode(s)2527
Elevation16 m (52 ft)
Location
LGA(s)City of Shellharbour
RegionIllawarra
CountyCamden
ParishJamberoo
State electorate(s)Kiama
Federal division(s)Whitlam
Suburbs around Tullimbar:
Calderwood Calderwood Calderwood
Tongarra Tullimbar Albion Park
Yellow Rock Yellow Rock Albion Park

Tullimbar is a suburb situated in the Macquarie Valley in the City of Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.[2]

The location is named after the Aboriginal man and tribal leader Tullimbah (c.1798-c.1870).[3]

A store was in operation at Tullimbar in 1856 by Robert Wilson.[4] A Post Office was established at Tullimbar in 1872.[5] A school was opened at Tullimbar on 31 October 1881.[6]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tullimbar". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. "Tullimbar". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. New South Wales Government. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  3. "Tullimbah: Aboriginal warrior of the Illawarra". blogger.com. Michael Organ. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  4. "Tullimbar Inn". Shellharbour's local history blog. Shellharbour City Council. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. "Index page". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. INDEX 18720701-18721231. New South Wales, Australia. 31 December 1872. p. xxix. Retrieved 7 January 2021 via National Library of Australia.
  6. "LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS". The Kiama Independent, And Shoalhaven Advertiser. Vol. XVIII, no. 1, 213. New South Wales, Australia. 28 October 1881. p. 2. Retrieved 7 January 2021 via National Library of Australia.
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