Waratah Bay, Victoria
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This article is about the town. For the bay, see Waratah Bay.
Waratah Bay is a town in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, on the shore of Waratah Bay. It is home to around 300 people, of whom 56 are permanent residents. 2016 Census
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Waratah Bay Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 38°48′40″S 146°02′19″E |
Population | 56 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3959 |
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LGA(s) | South Gippsland Shire |
State electorate(s) | Gippsland South |
Federal division(s) | Monash |
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The town is named after the bay which was named after a ship the Waratah which anchored here for repairs when damaged.[2]
A Post Office named Waratah Bay opened on 10 August 1885, but was at nearby Walkerville and was renamed as such in 1892.[3]