Burrill Lake
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Burrill Lake is a small village on the Princes Highway in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.[2][3] It is a seaside suburb of the Milton-Ulladulla district, a part of the City of Shoalhaven local government area and surrounds the lake of the same name. In 2021, Burrill Lake had a population of 1,782.[1] The name of the town is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'wallaby'.[2]
History
The first inhabitants and traditional land owners of the area surrounding Burrill Lake were the Murramarang
The first European settlers arrived in the mid 19th Century. The Ireland family took up an estate on the south side of the lake and built a timber mill. A bridge was first constructed across the estuary in 1881. A primary school opened in 1876 and operated until 1934. By the early 20th Century, the collection of
By the 1920s Burrill Lake had earned a reputation as a holiday destination, becoming popular with campers. This in turn led to growth in the town and the construction of new amenities. By the 1930s a mail service was in place, and by 1946 an open-air theatre was operating in the town.[5]
Present Day
Burrill Lake remains a popular destination during the summer holidays, with several caravan parks and holiday rentals offering tourist accommodation close to town. The
The local branch of the Lions Club maintains a family-friendly barbecue area and parkland on the lake foreshore for the enjoyment of locals, travellers and visitors. Due to its close proximity to Ulladulla, local residents generally commute to services and employment opportunities. A number of businesses are located at Burrill Lake, including a grocery store, cafes and takeaway food stores, a post office/newsagency, liquor store, hairdresser and medical centre. The Shoalhaven City Council maintains an air conditioned community hall in town that is used by religious groups and community organisations on a regular basis.[7] The town is serviced six days per week by local bus services to Ulladulla and other villages in the district by Ulladulla Bus Lines.
The nearest schools are Ulladulla Primary School and Ulladulla High School.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Burrill Lake". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Burrill Lake". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Dolphin Point". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ du Cros, Hilary. "Burrill Lake Rockshelter: An early use of a research design in Australian prehistory". Australian Archaeological Association. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ "History of Burrill Lake". ulladulla.info website. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ "Best fish and chips in Sydney". news.com.au. 2 January 2012.
- ^ "Burrill Lake Public Hall". City of Shoalhaven. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
