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| Jenolan New South Wales | |
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Jenolan | |
| Coordinates | 33°49′06″S 150°01′19″E / 33.8182°S 150.0220°ECoordinates: 33°49′06″S 150°01′19″E / 33.8182°S 150.0220°E |
| Population | 19 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) SE of Oberon |
| LGA(s) | Oberon |
| Region | Central West |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal division(s) | Calare |
Jenolan is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Oberon in the Central West region of New South Wales. The locality is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-east of the town of Oberon. The 2016 census recorded a population of 19 for the state suburb of Jenolan.[1]
The name “Jenolan Caves” was adopted in 1884.[2] It is assumed that the locality name was derived from the caves.
The Jenolan Caves are within the locality, and the Jenolan River flows through.[3]
Jenolan Caves Road provides access to the locality from Hartley on the Great Western Highway, and Edith Road provides access from Oberon.[3]