Carey Bay, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carey Bay New South Wales
Carey Bay Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	865 (2021 census)
• Density	1,730/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2283
Area	0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Location	2 km (1 mi) SE of Toronto
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Awaba
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Carey Bay: Kilaben Bay Toronto Lake Macquarie Kilaben Bay Carey Bay Lake Macquarie Coal Point Coal Point

Carey Bay is a lovely suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the City of Lake Macquarie. This area sits on a small piece of land that sticks out into the western side of Lake Macquarie. It's just southeast of the town of Toronto.

Discovering Carey Bay

Carey Bay is a quiet and beautiful place. It's known for its peaceful setting right on the water. Many people enjoy living here because of its connection to Lake Macquarie.

Where is Carey Bay?

Carey Bay is found in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. It's on a small peninsula, which is land almost surrounded by water. This peninsula reaches out into the western side of Lake Macquarie. The suburb is located southeast of the larger town of Toronto.

How Carey Bay Got Its Name

Carey Bay was named after a person called William Cary. He was involved with a company named the Excelsior Land Investment and Building Company and Bank Limited. This company played a big part in developing the land in the Toronto area.

The Excelsior Land Company

The Excelsior Land Company was one of the first companies to develop land in the Toronto district. They started selling plots of land in 1887. William Cary was an important director of this company for 12 years, starting in 1880. Because of his work, the area was named in his honor.

What's in a Name? Spelling Changes

The name of the area has changed its spelling over time.

• Originally, it was called "Cary Bay" and described just a part of the coastline.
• On August 31, 1973, the spelling "Cary Bay" was officially recorded.
• However, as the area grew, it became a suburb.
• On May 31, 1991, the name was officially changed and recorded as "Carey Bay." This is the spelling we use today.
• In 2001, the Lake Macquarie City Council voted to keep the "Carey Bay" spelling for the suburb.

Dewey Point: A Special Spot

At the north-eastern tip of Carey Bay, you'll find a place called Dewey Point. This point marks the boundary between the suburbs of Carey Bay and Toronto. It's a notable landmark along the coastline.