Bobalong, Western Australia Explained

Type:other
Bobalong
State:wa
Lga:Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup
Local Map:yes
Zoom:10
Coordinates:-34.0074°N 117.5643°W
Postcode:6320
Dist1:282
Dir1:SE
Location1:Perth
Dist2:115
Dir2:N
Location2:Albany
Dist3:36
Dir3:S
Location3:Katanning
Fedgov:O'Connor
Stategov:Roe
Near-Nw:Broomehill West
Near-N:Broomehill West
Near-Ne:Broomehill East
Near-W:Borderdale
Near-E:Dartnall
Near-Sw:Borderdale
Near-S:Moonies Hill
Near-Se:Tambellup

Bobalong is a rural locality of the Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Great Southern Highway, the Great Southern Railway and the Gordon River all run through the locality from north to south.[1] [2]

The west of the Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup, including Bobalong, is located on the traditional land of the Kaniyang people of the Noongar nation,[3] while the east of the shire is located on the traditional lands of the Koreng people, also of the Noongar nation.[4] [5]

The heritage listed Bobalong School site is located within Bobalong.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SLIP Map . . maps.slip.wa.gov.au . . 2 November 2024 .
  2. Web site: NationalMap . . nationalmap.gov.au . . 2 November 2024 .
  3. Web site: Kaneang (WA) . . www.samuseum.sa.gov.au . . 2 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Koreng (WA) . . www.samuseum.sa.gov.au . . 2 November 2024.
  5. Web site: Map of Indigenous Australia . . aiatsis.gov.au . 14 May 2024 . . 2 November 2024.
  6. Web site: Bobalong School - Site of . . inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au . . 2 November 2024.