Stats and Facts
For a more details profile, please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
Cabonne Shire – Key Facts
Location and Geography
- Cabonne region covers an area of approximately 6,026 square kilometres.
- The region surrounds the City of Orange and is situated along the Mitchell Highway and Broken Hill railway line.
- The administrative centre is in Molong, with infrastructure in Cudal.
Governance
- Cabonne Shire was established in 1978.
- It is governed by Cabonne Council, which consists of nine councillors elected for four-year terms.
- The current Mayor is Kevin Beatty, an independent councillor.
Population and Demographics
- Estimated population: 13,680 (2018).
- English is the primary language spoken at home by over 91% of residents.
- Common ancestries include English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and German.
- Religious affiliations include Catholic (27.9%), Anglican (26.6%), and No Religion (17.5%).
Economy and Industry
- Agriculture is the dominant industry, with over half of local businesses involved in farming.
- The region produces dairy, beef, lamb, venison, apples, berries, canola oil, wine, spring water, flour, eggs, and honey.
- Cabonne Shire includes parts of two wine regions: the Cowra Wine Region (hot climate) and the Orange Wine Region (cool climate).
Tourism and Heritage
- Cabonne is known as "Australia’s Food Basket" due to its agricultural diversity.
- Historical sites include Ophir (Australia’s first gold rush) and Escort Rock near Eugowra.
- Canowindra is recognised as the ballooning capital of Australia.
- Natural attractions include Mt Canobolas, Borenore Caves, and several national parks.
Wiradjuri Language for Places in Cabonne
The traditional custodians of the Cabonne area are the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people. Below are some of the traditional words of the Wiradjuri language which have been incorporated into our area.
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Wiradjuri Language Words for Places in Cabonne
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Baldry
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A small plover
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Boree
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Fire
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Canowindra
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A home
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Cudal
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Flat
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Eugowra
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Where the sand washes down from the hills
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Manildra
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A place near water
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Molong
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A rocky area
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Belubula
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A stony river
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Canobolas
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Two shoulders
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Mandagery
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A chain of waterholes in a creek
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Wiradjuri Language Words for Places Outside of Cabonne
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Amaroo
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A beautiful place
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Bumbaldry
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The noise of people jumping into water
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Carcoar
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A frog
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Cargelligo
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A lake
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Cowra
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Eagle on a rock
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Dubbo
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A head covering
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Narromine
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A place where you find honey
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Tomingley
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Death adder
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Tooraweenah
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Plenty of brown snakes
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Wyangala
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A large amount of water
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Wallerawang
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Always plenty of water
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