Point Frederick, New South Wales

Point Frederick is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia on a peninsula protruding into Brisbane Water 2 kilometres (1 mi) south-southeast of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Point Frederick
Central Coast, New South Wales
An early view from Presidents Hill showing Point Frederick
Population1,927 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density3,210/km2 (8,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2250
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
Area0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishGosford
State electorate(s)Gosford
Federal division(s)Robertson
Suburbs around Point Frederick:
Gosford Gosford East Gosford
Point Clare Point Frederick East Gosford
Brisbane Water

Pioneer Park

Point Frederick is one of the oldest areas on the Central Coast and is also home to Pioneer Park. Pioneer Park has great historical significance and hosts a graveyard in which various inhabitants of the point were buried long ago. Pioneer Park is also a popular outing place for tourists, and many families, to enjoy picnics.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Point Frederick (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2018.

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