Wakool

Postcode: 2710

Wakool is a town in the western Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Wakool is located in the Wakool Shire Local Government Area, 791 kilometres south west of the state capital, Sydney and 336 kilometres north west of Melbourne. At the 2001 census, Wakool had a population of 225.

Closer settlement of the Wakool area commenced in the 1890s and the town grew around a railway station established on the line between Echuca and Balranald. In 1942, rice growing was established in the area. Other industries include wool and cattle.

The town includes a cafe/post office, hotel and services club. Education is available to primary level; High School students must travel to Barham or Deniliquin.

Wakool Township has recently had filtered water connected and an augmented sewerage system is in the process of being constructed.

It is a quaint little country town surrounded by cereal & dairy farms. It is known historically as one of the first areas to grow rice and settled as one of the early soldier settlements.

Is a typical small country town with the post office located in the local cafe. Also has a Services Club and a locally owned pub (a renowned stop over between Echuca to Moulamein - a back block drive). Wakool has the usual country town sports, ie footy, netball and tennis.

The Wakool Action Group is an active Community Group, who are always on the lookout for ways of improving the town. There are park areas where weary travellers are able to take a break during their trip.

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