Nar Nar Goon, Victoria


Nar Nar Goon is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 61 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Nar Nar Goon recorded a population of 1,012 at the 2016 Census.
It is known as "The Mural Town" due to the numerous murals that have been painted upon a number of its old and historical buildings.

History

The name is thought to come from an Aboriginal name for the Water Rat.
The Post Office opened on 15 September 1881.
In 1881 the railway line arrived.
The winner of the 2013 television show Australia’s Biggest Bogan was from Nar Nar Goon.

Facilities

The town contains a private and public school, each offering primary education, an active progress association, a CFA fire station, scout hall, community centre and hotel. Chairo Chistian school primary/high school is located in this town too.
The town has its own railway station on the Gippsland line.
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.
The cricket club in town is Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll which plays in the West Gippsland Cricket Association.
The town also has a small number of shops and a pub.
The Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum is also located in Nar Nar Goon.

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