Bungonia, New South Wales

Bungonia is a small town in the Southern Tablelands in New [South Wales], Australia in Goulburn Mulwaree. At the, Bungonia had a population of 367. The name of the town derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'sandy creek'.

History

Bungonia was originally called Inverary until it was renamed in 1836. Inverary was the name of the post office which was established as the town was starting to form in 1832.
When the Great South Road bypassed the town, Bungonia ceased to grow beyond a very small village.

Heritage listings

Bungonia has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Christ Church Anglican Church
Caarne Historic Site
Inverary Park
Long Gully Mining Area
Lumley Park Homestead
Spring Creek Bungonia Historic Area

Local school

The local area school is the Windellama Public School.

Notable people

Anne Wiggan – Rewarded with the Order of Australia Medal for contribution to Bungonia and Goulburn Communities