Mirrabooka, New South Wales

Mirrabooka New South Wales
Mirrabooka
Coordinates	33°06′54″S151°33′04″E / 33.115°S 151.551°E / -33.115; 151.551
Population	809 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	1,010/km2 (2,620/sq mi)
Established	1927
Postcode(s)	2264
Area	0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location	8 km (5 mi) E of Morisset
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Morisset
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Mirrabooka: Yarrawonga Park Silverwater Silverwater Brightwaters Mirrabooka Sunshine Lake Macquarie

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.

History

The town's name is an Aboriginal word for the Southern Cross, ^[2] , ^[3] . The town was formerly known as Mirraview. According to Aboriginal legend, Mirrabooka was once known as ‘‘dog died here’’. ^[4] 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

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mirrabooka (NSW)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
2. Western Australian Land Information Authority (3 June 2016). "Perth suburb names" . Retrieved 16 July 2016.
3. Endacott, Sydney J. "Australian Aboriginal words and place names and their meanings". The National Library of Australia. p. 36.
4. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1320552/mirrabooka-a-bad-place-for-dogs/

External links

• History of Mirrabooka (Lake Macquarie City Library)