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Koondrook

Koondrook
Victoria
KoondrookMainStreet.JPG
Main street of Koondrook
Koondrook is located in Shire of Gannawarra
Koondrook
Koondrook
Coordinates 35°38′0″S 144°07′0″E / 35.63333°S 144.11667°E / -35.63333; 144.11667Coordinates: 35°38′0″S 144°07′0″E / 35.63333°S 144.11667°E / -35.63333; 144.11667
Population 769 (2011 census)
Postcode(s) 3580
Elevation 78 m (256 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Gannawarra
State electorate(s) Murray Plains
Federal Division(s) Mallee
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.2 °C
72 °F
8.4 °C
47 °F
391.4 mm
15.4 in

Koondrook (/ˈkndrʊk/ KOON-druuk) is a town situated on the Murray River, Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Gannawarra local government area, 301 kilometres (187 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Koondrook had a population of 769.

The Barrapa Barrapa Aborigines were thought to have occupied the Koondrook area prior to European settlement commencing in 1843. The Post Office opened on 1 March 1879. In 1889 the Kerang-Koondrook Tramway was opened linking the town to the Victorian railway network, being officially closed on 3 March 1981.

Koondrook is connected by a bridge to its twin town of Barham in the neighbouring state of New South Wales. Industry in the area includes dairying on the river flats and citrus production using irrigation supplied from the Murray River. Timber from the surrounding state forests is used in the production of quality redgum timber and furniture.

Fishing and camping in the area popular activities for tourists in the surrounding state forests. The forests are important breeding areas for colonial waterbirds and are visited by migratory birds.


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