Breeza
| Breeza New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Breeza | |
| Coordinates | 31°15′S 150°28′E / 31.250°S 150.467°ECoordinates: 31°15′S 150°28′E / 31.250°S 150.467°E |
| Population | 146 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2381 |
| Location | 43 km (27 mi) S of Gunnedah |
| LGA(s) | Gunnedah Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth |
| Federal Division(s) | New England |
Breeza is a locality in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 43 kilometres south of Gunnedah, in the Liverpool Plains agricultural region. The area around Breeza in particular is called the "Breeza Plains". The name "Breeza" may be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "one hill".[2]
Breeza is on the Kamilaroi Highway and the North-west railway line, close to where it crosses the Mooki River. Breeza has a grain silo.
In the 2016 census, it recorded a population of 146 people. 95.2% of people were born in Australia and 96.4% of people spoke only English at home.[1]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Breeza (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ↑ "Breeza". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
External links
- Breeza Information - website
- Breeza Travel Australia - website
- River conditions - Mooki River at Breeza
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