Blue Bay, New South Wales

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Blue Bay
Central Coast,  New South Wales
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Blue Bay
Blue Bay, New South Wales
Coordinates 33°21′11″S151°30′4″E / 33.35306°S 151.50111°E / -33.35306; 151.50111
Population1,027 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density1,710/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2261
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Area0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Tuggerah
State electorate(s) The Entrance
Federal division(s) Dobell
Suburbs around Blue Bay:
The Entrance The Entrance The Entrance
Long Jetty Blue Bay Pacific Ocean
Long Jetty Toowoon Bay Pacific Ocean

Blue Bay is a location of The Entrance district within the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean south of The Entrance. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Blue Bay is served by The Entrance for retail, commercial, education, and recreation services. Blue Bay beach has toilet and outdoor showers.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Blue Bay (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 November 2019. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg