Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the central tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.
Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the central tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The main industries are farming, forestry and wood products. The town usually receives snowfall during the winter months, owing to its high elevation. At the 2016 census, Oberon had a population of 3,256 people.It is the birthplace of Greens politician Bob Brown, Ken Sutcliffe, supermotard rider Scott Saul, former Penrith Panthers players Ray Blacklock, Mark Booth, Dr Therese Wales and DJ Tallis O’Neill. Oberon is located near Jenolan Caves and the Kanangra-Boyd National Park.
Legendary Australian pub rock band Cold Chisel filmed the music video to their hit song "Flame Trees" in and around Oberon. The song's lyrics (written by Cold Chisel keyboardist Don Walker) present the story of a young man returning to his hometown, where he reminisces about the past and his former girlfriend from the region.
History
The town was permanently settled in 1839, originally named Bullock Flat, until it was renamed to Oberon in 1863.
Gold was discovered on the Fish River in 1823, leading to a population boost in the area.
The Oberon Council was formed in 1906.
The Fish River Creek Post Office opened on 1 January 1855 and was renamed Oberon in 1866.
Weather
Oberon has an oceanic climate (Cfb); with mild to warm summers, cool to cold winters averaging 0° to 9 °C and evenly-spread precipitation throughout the year. Frosts occur regularly during autumn, winter and spring. Because of its elevation and windward position, moderate to occasionally heavy snowfalls can be expected each year.
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