Woronora Dam, New South Wales

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Woronora Dam
Sydney,  New South Wales
Woronora Dam, New South Wales
Population3 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2508
LGA(s)
State electorate(s) Heathcote
Federal division(s) Cunningham
Suburbs around Woronora Dam:
Holsworthy Holsworthy Heathcote
Holsworthy Woronora Dam Waterfall
Darkes Forest Stanwell Tops Helensburgh

Woronora Dam is a locality split between City of Wollongong, City of Campbelltown, and Sutherland Shire in New South Wales, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Woronora Dam had a population of 3 people. [1]

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Geography

The dam of the same name is located within the locality as is Lake Woronora, the reservoir created by the dam.

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Woronora Dam (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 March 2019. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Woronora Dam". New South Wales Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 4 March 2019.

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