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Mirrabooka, New South Wales

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Population
  
748 (2011 census)

Postcode(s)
  
2264

State electorate(s)
  
Lake Macquarie

Founded
  
1927

Parish
  
Morisset

Established
  
1927

LGA(s)
  
City of Lake Macquarie

Area
  
80 ha

Postal code
  
2264

Federal division
  
Division of Charlton

Location
  
8 km (5 mi) E of Morisset

Mirrabooka is a suburb on a peninsula east of the town of Morisset on the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the West Ward of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

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Map of Mirrabooka NSW 2264, Australia

History

The town's name, an Aboriginal word for either the Southern Cross, or "dog died here", was formerly known as Mirraview. Early industries were timber cutting and fishing. A school operated from 1936 to 1972. The town fell into decline after 1970, but has since undergone a resurgence.

References

Mirrabooka, New South Wales Wikipedia