Willowbank

Willowbank was the name of a large sheep and cattle station established in the 1880s by Darby McGrath. His homestead was located on the banks of the Warrill Creek on what is today the Amberley Air Force Base. Named Willowbank in recognition of the willow trees that grew in the area. McGrath subdivided his large property in 1880 and lots were auctioned for the ‘Willow Bank’ Estate.

Willowbank was officially named on 15 October 1983 but it was the name used by the Postmaster Generals Department in 1956.