Willyaroo, South Australia

Willyaroo is a former village now on the southeastern outskirts of Strathalbyn in the Australian state of South Australia. It is crossed by the River Angas.

Willyaroo
South Australia
Willyaroo
Coordinates35°16′S 138°55′E
Population387 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)5255
LGA(s)Alexandrina Council
State electorate(s)Heysen
Federal Division(s)Mayo
Localities around Willyaroo:
Strathalbyn
Willyaroo Belvidere
Footnotes[2]

The name Willyaroo is believed to be an Aboriginal name meaning to invoke a good harvest. The area was known as New Hamburg until the name was changed in 1916.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Willyaroo". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  2. "Placename Details: (LOCB)". Property Location Browser Report. Government of South Australia.


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