Willyaroo, South Australia

Willyaroo
South Australia
Willyaroo is located in South Australia
Willyaroo
Willyaroo
Coordinates35°16′S 138°55′E / 35.267°S 138.917°E / -35.267; 138.917
Population387 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)5255
LGA(s)Alexandrina Council
State electorate(s)Heysen
Federal division(s)Mayo
Localities around Willyaroo:
Strathalbyn
Willyaroo Belvidere
Footnotes[2]

Willyaroo is a former village now on the southeastern outskirts of Strathalbyn in the Australian state of South Australia. It is crossed by the River Angas.

The name Willyaroo is believed to be an Aboriginal name meaning to invoke a good harvest. The area was known as New Hamburg until the name was changed in 1916.[2]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Willyaroo". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 March 2019. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Placename Details: (LOCB)". Property Location Browser Report. Government of South Australia.


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