Population 748 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 2264 Founded 1927 | Established 1927 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.
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Mirrabooka, New South Wales Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA