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{{Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
{{Infobox Australian place
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| name = Forresters Beach
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| type = suburb
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| city = [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]]
| state = nsw
| name = Forresters Beach
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| city = [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]]
| image = forrestersbeach.jpg
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| state = nsw
| caption = Forresters Beach
| lga = City of Gosford
| image = forrestersbeach.jpg
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| caption = Forresters Beach
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| postcode = 2260
| local_map = yes
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| pop = 2,290 (2006 census)
| area = 2.5
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| coordinates = {{Coord|-33.407|151.476|format=dms|type:city_region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}}
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| lga = {{NSWcity|Central Coast Council|b1=on}}
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| parish = Kincumber
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| postcode = 2260
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Terrigal|Terrigal]]
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| pop = 2,900
| fedgov = [[Division of Dobell|Dobell]]
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}}
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| dist1 = 15
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="Census2011Y">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC10907|name=Forresters Beach (State Suburb)|accessdate=11 March 2014|quick=on}}</ref>
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| dir1 = ENE
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| location1= [[Gosford, New South Wales|Gosford]]
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| parish = Kincumber
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| location2= [[Terrigal, New South Wales|Terrigal]]
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Terrigal|Terrigal]]
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| near-n = [[Bateau Bay, New South Wales|Bateau Bay]]
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| near-w = [[Wamberal, New South Wales|Wamberal]]
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| location2 = [[The Entrance, New South Wales|The Entrance]]
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| near-se = ''[[Pacific Ocean]]''
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| dist3 = 72
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| dist4 = 97
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| near-nw = [[Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales|Tumbi Umbi]]
| near-n = [[Bateau Bay, New South Wales|Bateau Bay]]
| near-ne = [[Bateau Bay, New South Wales|Bateau Bay]]
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| near-w = [[Wamberal, New South Wales|Wamberal]]
| near-e = ''[[Pacific Ocean]]''
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| near-sw = [[Wamberal, New South Wales|Wamberal]]
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'''Forresters Beach''' is a coastal [[List of Central Coast suburbs|suburb]] of the [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] region of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]] between [[Terrigal, New South Wales|Terrigal]] and [[Bateau Bay, New South Wales|Bateau Bay]]. It is the most northerly suburb of the [[City of Gosford]] [[Local Government Areas of New South Wales|local government area]]. Forresters Beach is well known for its reef breaks to surfers. The name "Forresters Beach" comes from Robert Forrester who purchased {{convert|50|acre|m2}} of land in 1861.
'''Forresters Beach''' is a coastal [[List of Central Coast suburbs|suburb]] of the [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] region of [[New South Wales]], Australia between [[Terrigal, New South Wales|Terrigal]] and [[Bateau Bay, New South Wales|Bateau Bay]]. It forms part of the {{NSWcity|Central Coast Council|b1=on}} [[Local government areas of New South Wales|local government area]]. Forresters Beach's reef breaks are well known to surfers. Its name comes from Robert Forrester who purchased {{convert|50|acre|m2}} of land in 1861.

== Population ==
In the 2016 Census 2,900 people resided in Forresters Beach. 82.5% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.8%. 92.1% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 30.8%, Catholic 25.0% and Anglican 20.7%.<ref name="Census2011Y"/>


== Retirement Village ==
== Retirement Village ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=June 2012}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=June 2012}}
The Glen Group sought to purchase land in 2004 land to build a large Retirement Village at Forresters Beach. This was disputed largely by local residents who felt that with the new village there would be an increase in population density and the "isolation" of the area would become endangered.
The Glen Group sought to purchase land in 2004 to build a large Retirement Village at Forresters Beach. Local residents, who felt that the new village would increase population density and the "isolation" of the area would become endangered, opposed the sale.
Local residents went to the local council in an attempt to block the development of the land, this however failed and the village was built. In 2006 the village became open for retirees to move in.
Local residents went to the local council in an attempt to block the development; however, the attempt failed and the village was built. In 2006 the village became open for retirees to move in.


The Village took the place of Forresters Beach Fun Park which throughout the years had been home to Forresters Beach Bowling Alley, Waterslides, Maze, Bungey Jumping, Go-Karts and home of the Forresters Beach Markets, which were popular in the 1990s. The Putt Putt and Swingers 9 Hole golf course still remains in the area.
The Village took the place of Forresters Beach Fun Park which throughout the years had been home to Forresters Beach Bowling Alley, Waterslides, Maze, Bungey Jumping, Go-Karts and home of the Forresters Beach Markets, which were popular in the 1990s. The Putt Putt and Swingers 9 Hole golf course no longer remain in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forresters Beach - Central Coast Australia|url=https://www.centralcoastaustralia.com.au/info/towns/forresters-beach/|access-date=2020-09-24|website=centralcoastaustralia.com.au|language=en-au}}</ref>


==Wyrrabalong National Park==
==Wyrrabalong National Park==
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{{Unreferenced section|date=June 2012}}

The park covers 597 ha but is divided into two separate areas. Wyrrabalong, meaning 'headland looking over the sea' is a word of the Darkinjung people who once occupied the narrow strip of coastline between Forresters Beach and Bateau Bay, which now constitutes the southern section of the park (140 ha). The southern section is characterised by high, exposed coastal cliffs of sandstone and shale and extensive rock platforms at either end that are ideal for fishing and exploring at low tide. There are woodlands of blackbutt, spotted gum and bloodwood along the plateau, with shrubs and heath (mostly coastal banksia and she-oak) on the gentler slopes to the west. Marine and bird life are abundant in the area. Fauna includes goannas, bandicoots, fantails and the tawny frogmouth.
The park covers 597 ha but is divided into two separate areas. Wyrrabalong, meaning 'headland looking over the sea' is a word of the Darkinjung people who once occupied the narrow strip of coastline between Forresters Beach and Bateau Bay, which now constitutes the southern section of the park (140 ha). The southern section is characterised by high, exposed coastal cliffs of sandstone and shale and extensive rock platforms at either end that are ideal for fishing and exploring at low tide. There are woodlands of blackbutt, spotted gum and bloodwood along the plateau, with shrubs and heath (mostly coastal banksia and she-oak) on the gentler slopes to the west. Marine and bird life are abundant in the area. Fauna includes goannas, bandicoots, fantails and the tawny frogmouth.
Wyrrabalong Lookout is located on Cromarty Hill. There is a car park and an adjacent concrete platform with views to the south and west. This site is also the major TV tower translator for the Wyong area, broadcasting as far as Yarramalong.
Wyrrabalong Lookout is located on Cromarty Hill. There is a car park and an adjacent concrete platform with views to the south and west. This site is also the major TV tower translator for the Wyong area, broadcasting as far as Yarramalong.
A short path leads to Wyrrabalong Lookout on the cliff's edge, 132 m above sea-level, from where there are views south to The Skillion.
A short path leads to Wyrrabalong Lookout on the cliff's edge, 132 m above sea-level, from where there are views south to The Skillion.
A 1.6&nbsp;km walking track leads along the cliffs through the attractive woodland to the other viewing platform, Crackneck Lookout (95 m high) where there is a large clearing and car park with information boards and a picnic-barbecue area.
A 1.6&nbsp;km walking track leads along the cliffs through the attractive woodland to the other viewing platform, Crackneck Lookout (95 m high) where there is a large clearing and car park with information boards and a picnic-barbecue area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wyrrabalong National Park Walking Tracks|url=https://www.icentralcoast.com/wyrrabalong-national-park.html|access-date=2020-09-24|website=iCentralCoast}}</ref>


==References==
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[[Category:Suburbs of the Central Coast (New South Wales)]]
[[Category:Suburbs of the Central Coast (New South Wales)]]


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Latest revision as of 04:03, 5 April 2024

Forresters Beach
Central Coast, New South Wales
Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is located in New South Wales
Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach
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Coordinates33°24′25″S 151°28′34″E / 33.407°S 151.476°E / -33.407; 151.476
Population2,900 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,160/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2260
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
Area2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishKincumber
State electorate(s)Terrigal
Federal division(s)Dobell
Suburbs around Forresters Beach:
Tumbi Umbi Bateau Bay Bateau Bay
Wamberal Forresters Beach Pacific Ocean
Wamberal Wamberal Pacific Ocean

Forresters Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia between Terrigal and Bateau Bay. It forms part of the Central Coast Council local government area. Forresters Beach's reef breaks are well known to surfers. Its name comes from Robert Forrester who purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land in 1861.

Population

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In the 2016 Census 2,900 people resided in Forresters Beach. 82.5% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.8%. 92.1% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 30.8%, Catholic 25.0% and Anglican 20.7%.[1]

Retirement Village

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The Glen Group sought to purchase land in 2004 to build a large Retirement Village at Forresters Beach. Local residents, who felt that the new village would increase population density and the "isolation" of the area would become endangered, opposed the sale. Local residents went to the local council in an attempt to block the development; however, the attempt failed and the village was built. In 2006 the village became open for retirees to move in.

The Village took the place of Forresters Beach Fun Park which throughout the years had been home to Forresters Beach Bowling Alley, Waterslides, Maze, Bungey Jumping, Go-Karts and home of the Forresters Beach Markets, which were popular in the 1990s. The Putt Putt and Swingers 9 Hole golf course no longer remain in the area.[2]

Wyrrabalong National Park

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The park covers 597 ha but is divided into two separate areas. Wyrrabalong, meaning 'headland looking over the sea' is a word of the Darkinjung people who once occupied the narrow strip of coastline between Forresters Beach and Bateau Bay, which now constitutes the southern section of the park (140 ha). The southern section is characterised by high, exposed coastal cliffs of sandstone and shale and extensive rock platforms at either end that are ideal for fishing and exploring at low tide. There are woodlands of blackbutt, spotted gum and bloodwood along the plateau, with shrubs and heath (mostly coastal banksia and she-oak) on the gentler slopes to the west. Marine and bird life are abundant in the area. Fauna includes goannas, bandicoots, fantails and the tawny frogmouth. Wyrrabalong Lookout is located on Cromarty Hill. There is a car park and an adjacent concrete platform with views to the south and west. This site is also the major TV tower translator for the Wyong area, broadcasting as far as Yarramalong. A short path leads to Wyrrabalong Lookout on the cliff's edge, 132 m above sea-level, from where there are views south to The Skillion. A 1.6 km walking track leads along the cliffs through the attractive woodland to the other viewing platform, Crackneck Lookout (95 m high) where there is a large clearing and car park with information boards and a picnic-barbecue area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Forresters Beach (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 March 2014. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Forresters Beach - Central Coast Australia". centralcoastaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Wyrrabalong National Park Walking Tracks". iCentralCoast. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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