Karangi, New South Wales

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Karangi
New South Wales
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Karangi
Coordinates 30°15′15″S153°02′51″E / 30.25417°S 153.04750°E / -30.25417; 153.04750
Population515 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2450
LGA(s) City of Coffs Harbour
State electorate(s) Coffs Harbour
Federal division(s) Cowper

Karangi is a town located 10 minutes west of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. At the 2021 census, Karangi had a population of 515 people. [1]

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In the early 20th century gold was mined in the area, especially at Mt Brown. [2]

Schools

Preceding stationFormer ServicesFollowing station
Coramba
towards Brisbane
North Coast Line Coffs Harbour
towards Maitland

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Karangi". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 September 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "KARANGI". Coffs Harbour Advocate (NSW : 1907 - 1942; 1946 - 1954). 13 August 1909. p. 2. Retrieved 19 September 2020.