Walgett, Administrative center in northern New South Wales, Australia
Walgett lies at the intersection of the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways, near the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers in New South Wales.
The town received its official proclamation in 1885, following the establishment of a post office in 1851 and the mapping of streets named after British Prime Ministers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people constitute over forty percent of Walgett's population, with numerous sacred sites scattered throughout the region.
The region sustains its economy through wool, wheat, and cotton production while serving as an entry point to the Lightning Ridge opal mining fields.
The name Walgett translates to the meeting of two waters, reflecting the geographical location where the Namoi and Barwon Rivers converge.
Location: Walgett Shire
Location: New South Wales
Location: Merritombea
Elevation above the sea: 135 m
Shares border with: Pilliga, Cryon, Come By Chance, Collarenebri, Gungalman, Cumborah, Carinda, Narran Lake, Lightning Ridge, Wingadee, Brewarrina
GPS coordinates: -30.01667,148.11667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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