Tullimbar, New South Wales

Tullimbar
Tullimbar
Interactive map of Tullimbar
Coordinates: 34°34′33″S 150°44′07″E / 34.5759°S 150.7352°E / -34.5759; 150.7352
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionIllawarra
CityIllawarra
LGA
Location
Established2016
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 • Total1,840 (2021 census)
Postcode
2527
CountyCamden
ParishJamberoo
Suburbs around Tullimbar
Calderwood Calderwood Calderwood
Tongarra Tullimbar Albion Park
Yellow Rock Yellow Rock Albion Park

Tullimbar is a suburb situated in the Macquarie Valley in the City of Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.

A store was in operation at Tullimbar in 1856 by Robert Wilson. A Post Office was established at Tullimbar in 1872. A school was opened at Tullimbar on 31 October 1881.

Tullimbar Public School, was built from Yellow Rock sandstone by a government contractor. It replaced the older Macquarie River School, with students transferring to the new hilltop location. It remained in operation until 1965, when it officially closed. In the 1970s, a severe bushfire swept through the Macquarie Valley, destroying the school building. Today, the stone ruins can still be seen within the grounds of the teachers’ residence gardens.