MacMasters Beach, New South Wales

Suburb of Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

CountryAustralia
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
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MacMasters Beach
Interactive map of MacMasters Beach
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CityCentral Coast
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
  Total1,294 (2016 census)[1]
  Density479/km2 (1,241/sq mi)
Postcode
2251
ParishKincumber
Suburbs around MacMasters Beach
Kincumber South Kincumber Copacabana
Bensville MacMasters Beach Tasman Sea
Bensville Bouddi
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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]

Max Judd who was a famous chess player who lived here for his entire life. He built a home on a 40 acre farm, alongside the beautiful Cockrone Lagoon.

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