| Oberon New South Wales | |||||||||
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 Oberon Street, the main street of Oberon | |||||||||
  Oberon | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°43′S 149°52′E / 33.717°S 149.867°E | ||||||||
| Population | 3,319 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2787 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 1,113 m (3,652 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Oberon Council | ||||||||
| County | Westmoreland | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Calare | ||||||||
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Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the central tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The main industries are farming, forestry and wood products. The town usually receives snowfall during the winter months, owing to its high elevation. At the 2021 census, Oberon had a population of 3,319 people.[1]
It is the birthplace of Greens politician Bob Brown and Ken Sutcliffe, and former Penrith Panthers player Ray Blacklock. Oberon is located near Jenolan Caves and the Kanangra-Boyd National Park.
- ^ a b "Oberon 2021 Census QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 28 June 2022.