Nar Nar Goon, Victoria 4.54

Nar Nar Goon is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 61 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Nar Nar Goon recorded a population of 1,012 at the 2016 Census.It is known as "The Mural Town" due to the numerous murals that have been painted upon a number of its old and historical buildings.HistoryThe name is thought to come from an Aboriginal name for the Water Rat.The Post Office opened on 15 September 1881.After 1900 the railway line arrived.FacilitiesThe town contains a private and public school, each offering primary education, an active progress association, a CFA fire station, scout hall, community centre and hotel.The town has its own railway station on the Gippsland line.The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.The cricket club in town is Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll which plays in the West Gippsland Cricket Association.