MacMasters Beach, New South Wales
MacMasters Beach is a south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia on the Bouddi Peninsula. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area
| MacMasters Beach Central Coast, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 1,294 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 479/km2 (1,241/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2251 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Kincumber | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Terrigal | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Robertson | ||||||||||||||
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It was named after Allan MacMaster who was one of the first land owners in this area in 1855 after coming to Australia in 1839 from Scotland. Locals often describe it as having a 'village feel' and strong sense of community.
Notable residents
Beryl Guertner who led Australian House and Garden for 25 years retired here with her partner in 1973.[2]
Gallery
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MacMasters Beach panoramic view.jpg.webp)
Scenic Road Drive
Local wildlife
Beach house lookout
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "MacMasters Beach (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- Tanner, Howard, "Beryl Annie Blanche Guertner (1917–1981)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 15 October 2023
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