Point Clare, New South Wales
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Point Clare is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales
, Australia
, located 4 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of Gosford
's central business district
on the western shore of Brisbane Water
. It is part of the City of Gosford local government area
.
The suburb contains Point Clare railway station
, which is on the Main North railway line
, a pharmacy
, a doctor's practice, Chinese and Thai takeaway, veterinarian. In addition, there is a Scouts' and Guides' Hall at Fagans Park. TS Hawkesbury, a Australian Navy Cadet
unit is also located here.
Point Clare Public School is located on Takari Avenue.
Author Stephen Lacey grew up in Point Clare and it was the setting for his first two novels, The Tin Moon and Sandstone. Actor Don Hany
also grew up in Point Clare.
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, located 4 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of Gosford
Gosford, New South Wales
Gosford is a city located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 76 km north of the Sydney central business district...
's central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
on the western shore of Brisbane Water
Brisbane Water
Brisbane Water is the northern arm of Broken Bay on the east coast of New South Wales Australia. Brisbane Water is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales between 1820 and 1825...
. It is part of the City of Gosford local government area
Local Government Areas of New South Wales
The local government areas of New South Wales, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas...
.
The suburb contains Point Clare railway station
Point Clare railway station, New South Wales
-Transport links:Busways runs five routes via Point Clare railway station:*Route 50 - between Woy Woy and Mount Ettalong*Route 51 - between Woy Woy and Ettalong*Route 52 - between Woy Woy and Umina*Route 53 - between Woy Woy and Umina- Gallery :...
, which is on the Main North railway line
Main North railway line, New South Wales
The Main North Line is a major railway in New South Wales, Australia. It runs through the Central Coast, Hunter and the New England regions. The line was the original main line between Sydney and Brisbane, however this required a change of gauge at Wallangarra...
, a pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
, a doctor's practice, Chinese and Thai takeaway, veterinarian. In addition, there is a Scouts' and Guides' Hall at Fagans Park. TS Hawkesbury, a Australian Navy Cadet
Australian Navy Cadets
The Australian Navy Cadets is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy. Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It hosts over 91 units.-History:...
unit is also located here.
Point Clare Public School is located on Takari Avenue.
Author Stephen Lacey grew up in Point Clare and it was the setting for his first two novels, The Tin Moon and Sandstone. Actor Don Hany
Don Hany
Don Hany is an Australian award-winning actor. He is best known for his role in the series White Collar Blue, the film Lucky Miles and in the mini-series East West 101.-Biography:...
also grew up in Point Clare.