Marom Creek, New South Wales

Marom Creek
New South Wales
Marom Creek
Coordinates28°54′11″S 153°22′27″E / 28.90306°S 153.37417°E / -28.90306; 153.37417
Population127 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2480
LGA(s)Ballina Shire
City of Lismore
State electorate(s)Ballina
Federal division(s)Page

Marom Creek is a small town located in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales, Australia and it sits within the Ballina Shire local government area. It is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the regional centre of Ballina.[2]

It is on the lands of the Bundjalung people, who are the traditional owners of this area.[3]

Origin of place name

The name Marom comes from the Bundjalung language word, which was also spelt 'Miram', which is both a word for the chest or stomach, or the word for alive or something like madam; a respectful for address when talking to an older woman. Marom is also similar to another Bundjalung ward 'Mahr' which means duck.[2]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Marom Creek (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Marom Creek (Locality)". NSW Place and Road Naming Proposals System. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  3. ^ Council, Ballina Shire (24 August 2007). "Aboriginal culture and heritage". Ballina Shire Council. Retrieved 7 June 2025.


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