Culcairn
Culcairn (/kʌlkɛərn/) is a town in the south-east Murray region of New South Wales, Australia. Culcairn is located in the Greater Hume Shire local government area on the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga. The town is 514 kilometres (319 mi) south-west of the state capital, Sydney and at the 2016 census had a population of 1,473.
| Culcairn New South Wales | |
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Balfour St, the main street of Culcairn | |
Culcairn | |
| Coordinates | 35°40′0″S 147°03′0″E |
| Population | 1,473 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2660 |
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal division(s) | Farrer |
The town is an important supply centre for nearby towns and villages including, Morven, Gerogery, Henty, Walla Walla and Pleasant Hills. Billabong Creek runs along the southern edge of town, lending its name to the local high school.
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