Nar Nar Goon North
Town in Victoria, Australia
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Nar Nar Goon North is a suburb[note 1] and rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 56 kilometres (35 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Nar Nar Goon North recorded a population of 819 at the 2021 census.[1]
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| Coordinates: 38°1′8.4″S 145°33′3.6″E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 819 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3812 | ||||||||||||
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History
Nar Nar Goon North Post Office opened on 1 January 1917 and closed in 1971.[2]
Development of the Averley housing estate commenced c. 2023. Although it is soon to become part of the future suburb of Pakenham East, the estate is currently within the boundaries of Nar Nar Goon North.
Sport and leisure
Nar Nar Goon North features horse riding tracks through the bush land of the Bunyip State Park. Horse riding lessons are also available from local trainers.
See also
- Shire of Pakenham – Nar Nar Goon North was previously within this former local government area.
Notes
- Only temporary due to a housing estate currently within the locality's boundaries, which will become part of Pakenham East once the suburb is officially gazetted.
