Avoca, New South Wales
- 137 km (85 mi) SW of Sydney
- 15 km (9 mi) ESE of Moss Vale
- 85 km (53 mi) ENE of Goulburn
Localities around Avoca: | ||
Moss Vale | Glenquarry | Burrawang |
Moss Vale | Avoca | Wildes Meadow |
Fitzroy Falls | Fitzroy Falls | Wildes Meadow |
Avoca (/əˈvoʊkə/) is a small town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire.
Situated 700 m above sea level, Avoca is just 15 minutes drive from bigger towns such as Bowral and Moss Vale and around 25 minutes drive to Mittagong. The village includes a public school, with around 3 students, an events hall (Avoca Hall) and a NSW RFS brigade, although it is situated further away from the main centre of the village. Avoca is situated on the main Sheepwash Road. The village also includes several dairy farms, which provide milk to many larger companies such as Pura Milk and Dairy Farmers.
Etymology
The village of Avoca was named after Avoca Vale in Ireland in 1867.
Events
- Annual Avoca XI vs Burrawang XI cricket match on Australia Day.
- Avoca Bushtime Dance – monthly Friday night dance held at the Avoca Hall, open to all ages.
- Red Faces – a talent contest held annually with a close association and support from the Avoca Public School.
- Waratah Ball – annual dinner held in October with all proceeds going to the Hall committee.
Transport
Daily bus services are provided by Berrima Buslines, morning and afternoons in conjunction with local school times. They travel along the Illawarra Highway and Barrengarry Mountain, en route to Kangaroo Valley and Nowra.
Population
According to the 2021 census, there were 208 people living in Avoca.[2] At the 2016 census, the population was 199.[3]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Avoca (NSW) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "2021 Avoca (NSW), Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Avoca". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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