741 Yarrabin Road
741 Yarrabin Road, Yarrabin NSW 2850, Australia
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Key details
- Locality
- Yarrabin
- State
- NSW
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GANSW718093005
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 127/756921
- Commonwealth electorate
The federal electorate this address is in (for Australia's Parliament).
- Calare
- Local government area
The local council area for this address.
- Mid-Western Regional
- State lower house
The state electorate this address is in (lower house).
- Dubbo
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
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* Distances are approximate
Frequently asked questions
What is the historical significance of the area around 741 Yarrabin Road?
The locality was originally known as Merrendee and rose around 1851 after gold was discovered in the region. It later became a ghost town, with most of its population and businesses disappearing by the early 20th century.
When was the settlement renamed to Yarrabin?
The postal authorities officially changed the name from Merrendee to Yarrabin in 1923.
What was the main industry that led to the founding of the community near 741 Yarrabin Road?
Gold mining sparked the establishment of the village in the early 1850s, attracting settlers and the development of stores and inns.
Are there any notable historic figures linked to the Yarrabin area?
Australian tennis champion Vivian McGrath, born in 1916, was a native of the former Merrendee Hotel in the town.
What types of public establishments existed in the historic village near the property?
During its peak the settlement featured several inns such as the Cricketers Arms, Merrendee Inn, and Royal George Inn, as well as a post office opened in 1859.
Which rivers are located close to Yarrabin?
Yarrabin lies near the junction of the Meroo River and the Cudgegong River in the Orana Region of New South Wales.
How far is the nearest named locality from 741 Yarrabin Road?
Werouera, a parish in Wellington County, is approximately 2‑3 km away from the property.