Wakool County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the southern Riverina. The Wakool River runs through it, and its towns include Barham, Moulamein, Wakool and Kyalite.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Southern Riverina, along the Wakool River |
| Named after | Believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word |
| Principal towns | Barham, Moulamein, Wakool, Kyalite |
| Local government areas today | Wakool Shire, Edward River Council |
Parishes in Wakool County
The county holds 98 surveyed parishes.
- Baldon
- Balpool
- Barham
- Barrabu
- Belmore
- Benjee
- Berambong
- Beremegad
- Binbinette
- Bookit
- Boyd
- Bundyulumblah
- Bungunyah
- Burbagadah
- Burrawang
- Bymue
- Cangan
- Caroonboon
- Chowar
- Cobwell
- Cockran
- Colvin
- Condoulpe
- Coobool
- Coonamit
- Cootnite
- Corry
- Cunninyeuk
- Currpool
- Danberry
- Darlot
- Firebrace
- Genoe
- Gerabbit
- Gnuie
- Gonn
- Gwynne
- Gynong
- Hindmarsh
- Jimaringle
- Kerkeri
- Kirrabirri
- Kyalite
- Landale
- Liewa
- Lintot
- Lyle
- Mallan
- Mallee
- Mein
- Mellool
- Merran
- Merwin
- Mia Mia
- Milleu
- Miranda
- Moolpa
- Moorongatta
- Moulamein
- Moulamein South
- Murga
- Nearroongaroo
- Niemur
- Noorong
- Nullum
- Nunnagoyt
- Nyang
- Parquin
- Perekerten
- Pevensey
- Poon Boon
- Puah
- Raubelle
- Salisbury
- Speewa
- Tchelery
- Thalaka
- Tittil
- Tooleybuc
- Toolmah
- Toolon
- Towweruk
- Turora
- Wakool
- Wandaradget
- Wetuppa
- Whymoul
- Willakool
- Windouran
- Winter
- Wood
- Woorooma
- Worobyan
- Yadabal
- Yadchow
- Yanga
- Yarrein
- Yellymong
Towns and Localities Today
Barham, on the Murray River opposite Koondrook, is the county’s largest town. Moulamein, Wakool and Kyalite are smaller settlements along the Wakool and Edward rivers, each a service centre for surrounding irrigation farms.
Geography
The Wakool River is the county’s defining feature. It borders Caira, Waradgery, Townsend and Cadell counties in New South Wales, and Victoria’s Tatchera and Gunbower counties across the Murray.
History
The name Wakool is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word. Its parishes were surveyed as the district’s irrigation and grazing land was settled in the 19th century.
FAQ
Is Wakool County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Wakool County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What towns are in Wakool County?
Barham, Moulamein, Wakool and Kyalite.
Which local government areas cover Wakool County?
Wakool Shire and Edward River Council.