Coordinates: 36°28′S 144°20′E / 36.467°S 144.333°E / -36.467; 144.333

Kamarooka

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Kamarooka
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CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityBendigo
LGAs
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal divisions
Population
 • Total89 (2021 census)[2]
Postcode
3570

Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Kamarooka had a population of 89.[2]

History

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Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area.[3] It was then renamed "Kamarooka" from an Aboriginal word meaning "Wait a while". In 1901 a Methodist church opened and the public hall was built.[4]

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