Goonellabah, New South Wales
Eastern suburb of Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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Goonellabah (goo-NELL-a-bah) is the eastern suburb of Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, and is on the Bruxner Highway. It sits within the City of Lismore local government area.[1]
The Traditional Owners of this area are the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung nation.[2][3][4]
The City of Lismore has its main offices on Oliver Avenue in the suburb. Kadina High School was established here in 1976.
Goonellabah has many sporting teams which compete in local competitions. These include football, table tennis, cricket, hockey, touch, and tennis.
At the 2021 census, Goonellabah had a population of 13,351.[5]
Origin of place name
The name Goonellabah is derived from the Yugambeh–Bundjalung language word gunel which means 'native coral tree'.[1][6]
It was previously also known as Wilsons Ridge, Newtown, Paddington and Lover's Retreat.[1]
