Bolton Point, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bolton PointNew South Wales |
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 Bolton Point
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
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| Population | 2,124 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,250/km2 (3,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2283 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Awaba | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Bolton Point is a suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie. This small area sits on a piece of land that reaches south into the western side of Lake Macquarie. It is found northeast of a town called Toronto.
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Where is Bolton Point?
Bolton Point is in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) southwest of the city of Newcastle. It is also quite close to Toronto, being only about 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) to its east-northeast.
Surrounded by Water
A big part of Bolton Point's location is its connection to Lake Macquarie. The suburb is on a peninsula, which means it has water on three sides. This makes it a great spot for enjoying the lake.
Who Lives in Bolton Point?
According to the 2021 census, about 2,124 people live in Bolton Point. The suburb covers an area of about 1.7 square kilometers (about 0.65 square miles). The postcode for Bolton Point is 2283.
How is Bolton Point Governed?
Bolton Point is part of the City of Lake Macquarie. This is the local government area that manages services like roads, parks, and waste collection for the suburb.
State and Federal Representation
For state government matters, Bolton Point is in the Lake Macquarie electoral district. This means residents vote for a representative in the New South Wales Parliament. For federal government matters, Bolton Point is in the Hunter electoral division. This means residents vote for a representative in the Australian Parliament.
