Copacabana, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CopacabanaCentral Coast, New South Wales |
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Aerial view of Copacabana
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 Copacabana
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,735 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,189/km2 (3,080/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2251 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Kincumber | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Terrigal | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Robertson | ||||||||||||||
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Copacabana is a lovely suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. A suburb is like a neighborhood, usually found just outside a big city. Copacabana is part of the Central Coast Council, which is the local government group that helps manage the area.
This suburb was named by real estate developers in the mid-1900s. It sits at the northern end of Macmasters Beach. These two beaches are separated by a place called Cochrone Lagoon.
The northern tip of Copacabana beach is Tudibaring Point. In the local Aboriginal language, this name means 'place where the waves pound like a beating heart'. The bay itself is called Allagai, which means "nest of snakes" in the same language.
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Where is Copacabana Located?
Copacabana is right next to the Tasman Sea. This is a part of the Pacific Ocean. It is about 17.4 kilometers (10.8 miles) southeast of Gosford. Gosford is a major town in the area.
Copacabana is also located roughly halfway between two larger cities: Newcastle and Sydney.
What's Around Copacabana?
- To the south, Copacabana is bordered by the Tasman Sea.
- To the southwest, you'll find Cochrone Lagoon and Macmasters Beach.
- To the north, it is next to Avoca Beach.
Who Lives in Copacabana?
In 2016, a survey called the Census counted 2,735 people living in Copacabana.
Where Are People From?
- Most people, about 79.5%, were born in Australia.
- The next largest group, about 5.9%, were born in England.
What Languages Do People Speak?
- About 89.8% of people living in Copacabana speak only English at home.
What Are People's Beliefs?
- When asked about their religion, the most common answers were:
- No Religion: 36.5%
- Catholic: 22.1%
- Anglican: 18.1%
