786 Worlds End Road
786 Worlds End Road, Yarrabin NSW 2850, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Yarrabin
- State
- NSW
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GANSW718092923
- 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
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
Where is 786 Worlds End Road situated?
The property is located in Yarrabin, a historic ghost town in the Orana Region of New South Wales, near the junction of the Meroo and Cudgegong rivers.
What natural waterways are close to the property?
Merinda Creek runs about 0.2 km away, and Meroo Creek is approximately 1.7 km from the site, offering easy access to riverine environments.
What notable landforms can be found nearby?
The property is close to Canning Sugarloaf, a hill about 2 km away, and Cooees Mountain, a nearby mountain roughly 2.2 km distant.
What is the historical significance of Yarrabin?
Yarrabin, originally called Merrendee, grew after gold was discovered in 1851 and once hosted several inns, a post office (established 1859), and a hotel where tennis champion Vivian McGrath was born in 1916.
When did the town’s name change to Yarrabin?
Postal authorities renamed the locality from Merrendee to Yarrabin in 1923.
What remnants of early settlement exist in the area?
Historical accounts describe early structures such as a public house, slab stores, and a church that operated at least until 1947, reflecting the town’s 19th‑century roots.