Whittingham, New South Wales
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| Whittingham New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Whittingham | |
| Coordinates | 32°36′30″S 151°12′00″E / 32.60833°S 151.20000°E |
| Population | 364 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2330 |
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) SE of Singleton |
| LGA(s) | Singleton Council |
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter |
| Federal division(s) | Hunter |
Whittingham is a locality in the Singleton Council region of New South Wales, Australia.[2] It had a population of 364 as of the 2016 census.[1]
Whittingham Post Office opened on 16 June 1879 and closed on 31 July 1948.[3]
Whittingham Public School opened in August 1881 and closed in December 1983.[4]
Whittingham railway station opened on 6 September 1869 as Falkiner's Platform. It was renamed Whittingham in February 1877. It closed at an unknown date and has been demolished.[5]
The Whittingham Anglican Cemetery is located on Cemetery Road and continues to be maintained by the Anglican Church.[6]
The E.C. Throsby Pty Ltd abattoir is located at Whittingham.[7]
