Woodlawn, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Woodlawn is a locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It sits within the City of Lismore local government area and is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north-east of Lismorenearby to the village of Bexhill.[1] In the 2021 census it had a population of 45 people.[2]
Woodlawn | |
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  Woodlawn | |
| Coordinates: 28°45′58.3″S 153°19′5.8″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Rivers |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 45 (2021 census) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+11 (AEDT) |
The Traditional owners are the Widjabul and Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation.[3]
Origin of place name
The name Woodlawn is a descriptive one as this area was once thick jungle and is now clear. It was known to early European settles as 'Calico Grass'.[1]
