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MacMasters Beach, New South Wales

Coordinates: 33°29′24″S 151°25′34″E / 33.490°S 151.426°E / -33.490; 151.426
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MacMasters Beach
Central CoastNew South Wales
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Population1,294 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density479/km2 (1,241/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2251
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishKincumber
State electorate(s)Terrigal
Federal division(s)Robertson
Suburbs around MacMasters Beach:
Kincumber South Kincumber Copacabana
Bensville MacMasters Beach Tasman Sea
Bensville Bouddi

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

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

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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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References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "MacMasters Beach (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 December 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Tanner, Howard, "Beryl Annie Blanche Guertner (1917–1981)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 15 October 2023

33°29′24″S 151°25′34″E / 33.490°S 151.426°E / -33.490; 151.426