Carrajung, Victoria

Carrajung is a town in eastern Victoria, Australia. Carrajung is situated between Yarram and Traralgon, about 5 kilometres from the Hyland Highway at a height of approximately 520 meters above sea level. Carrajung is situated close to the eastern end of the Grand Ridge Road.

Carrajung
Victoria
Carrajung
Coordinates38°22′S 146°41′E
Population102 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3844
Elevation700 m (2,297 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Wellington
CountyBuln Buln
State electorate(s)Gippsland South
Federal Division(s)Gippsland
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
35 °C
95 °F
-2 °C
28 °F
760 mm
29.9 in

It has a population of around 100 people. Carrajung has a football oval, one church,a community hall and a primary school that is now closed. Carrajung Post Office opened on 1 November 1887 and closed in 1974. Carrajung Lower, nearby, had a Post Office open from 1902 until 1911, and from 1922 until 1969 although known as Bruthen Creek until 1926.[2]

The name Carrajung is thought to have been derived from an Aboriginal word meaning a fishing line.[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Carrajung (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  3. "Carrajung | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 22 June 2017.


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