Point Frederick Central Coast, New South Wales |
|||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
An early view from Presidents Hill showing Point Frederick
|
|||||||||||||
Population | 1,693 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
• Density | 2,820/km2 (7,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2250 | ||||||||||||
Area | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Location | 2 km (1 mi) SSE of Gosford | ||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||
Parish | Gosford | ||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Gosford | ||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Robertson | ||||||||||||
|
Point Frederick is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia on a peninsula protruding into Brisbane Water 2 kilometres (1 mi) south-southeast of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.
Point Frederick is one of the oldest areas on the Central Coast and is also home to Pioneer Park. Pioneer Park has great historical significance and hosts a graveyard in which various inhabitants of the point were buried long ago. Pioneer Park is also a popular outing place for tourists, and many families, to enjoy picnics. Rugby League is often played at the park by the local youth.
Coordinates: 33°25′55″S 151°20′06″E / 33.432°S 151.335°E