Bundure, New South Wales

Bundure is a rural community in the central south part of the Riverina. It is situated by road, about 25 kilometres south west of Widgiewa and 33 kilometres north east of Jerilderie. In 2006, Bundure had a population of 274 people.

Bundure
New South Wales
Disused rail siding at Bundure
Bundure
Coordinates35°10′S 146°00′E
Population274 (2006 census)
Postcode(s)2663
Elevation109 m (358 ft)
Location
  • 623 km (387 mi) SW of Sydney
  • 141 km (88 mi) S of Griffith
  • 33 km (21 mi) NE of Jerilderie
  • 25 km (16 mi) NE of Widgiewa
  • 43 km (27 mi) S of Coleambally
LGA(s)Murrumbidgee Council
CountyUrana
State electorate(s)Albury
Federal division(s)Farrer

The place name Bundure is derived from the local Aboriginal word Bundoora meaning "place of meeting of many Kangaroos".

Bundure Post Office opened on 1 September 1926, was closed between 1930 and 1934, and finally closed in 1973.

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