Town in New South Wales, Australia
| Jenolan New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Jenolan | |
| Coordinates | 33°49′06″S 150°01′19″E / 33.8182°S 150.0220°E / -33.8182; 150.0220 |
| Population | 19 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) SE of Oberon |
| LGA(s) | Oberon |
| Region | Central West |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal division(s) | Calare |
Jenolan is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Oberon in the Central West region of New South Wales. The locality is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-east of the town of Oberon. The 2016 census recorded a population of 19 for the state suburb of Jenolan.
History
Main article: Jenolan Caves § HistoryThe name “Jenolan Caves” was adopted in 1884. It is assumed that the locality name was derived from the caves.
Geography
The Jenolan Caves are within the locality, and the Jenolan River flows through.
Road infrastructure
Jenolan Caves Road provides access to the locality from Hartley on the Great Western Highway, and Edith Road provides access from Oberon.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Jenolan (NSW)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve: Draft Plan of Management (PDF) (PDF). Government of New South Wales. October 2013. ISBN 978-1-74359-215-1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Jenolan, NSW" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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