Cootamundra

Cootamundra is a town in New South Wales, Australia. In 2006 there were 5,566 people living in Cootamundra.[1] It is on the Olympic Highway where it crosses the Muttama Creek, between Junee and Cowra. Cootamundra's railway station is on the main Melbourne-to-Sydney railway line.

Cootamundra
New South Wales
Cootamundra Building A 004.jpg
The CBC bank building and post office on Wallendoon St
Coordinates34°38′30″S 148°01′30″E / 34.64167°S 148.02500°E / -34.64167; 148.02500Coordinates: 34°38′30″S 148°01′30″E / 34.64167°S 148.02500°E / -34.64167; 148.02500
Population5,579 (2011 census)[1]
Established1861
Postcode(s)2590
Elevation318 m (1,043 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
CountyHarden
State electorate(s)Cootamundra
Federal division(s)Hume
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.3 °C
72 °F
8.4 °C
47 °F
626.1 mm
24.6 in
Birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman

Sir Donald Bradman AC, Australian cricketer said to be the greatest batsman of all time was born in Cootamundra. The town is very proud of Bradman, and uses this in signs and tourist information. The home where The Don was born is a fully restored visitor site open to the public seven days per week.

Cootamundra is the home of the Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia Baileyana). Every year there is a large 'Wattle Time' Festival (which happens when the wattle starts to bloom) with an art show and festivities.

Cootamundra Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cootamundra (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-03-22.