Conargo
Conargo /kɒˈnɑːrɡoʊ/ is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is in the Edward River Council local government area. It is on Billabong Creek, a tributary of the Edward River. The nearest towns are Jerilderie and Deniliquin. At the 2006 census, Conargo had a population of 117 people.
| Conargo New South Wales | |
|---|---|
The "famed" Conargo Pub praised by the Ute Muster sub-culture | |
Conargo | |
| Coordinates | 35°19′S 145°09′E |
| Population | 117 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2710 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Edward River Council |
| County | Townsend |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal division(s) | Farrer |
The Aboriginal name for the locality of Conargo was 'Gooriara', meaning "hopping" or "kangaroo ground".
The actual town itself is quite small, with only a pub, a convenience store that sells fuel and a small number of houses. There are five nearby villages – Blighty, Mayrung, Pretty Pine, Wanganella and Booroorban.
The surrounding rural area consists of large sheep stations, including some Merino studs.
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