Horsfield Bay, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horsfield BayCentral Coast, New South Wales |
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| Population | 544 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2256 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Patonga | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gosford | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Robertson | ||||||||||||||
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Horsfield Bay is a small community located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's like a small neighborhood or village. It sits about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Woy Woy.
This peaceful area is nestled between the beautiful Brisbane Water National Park and the calm waters of Woy Woy Inlet. It is part of the Central Coast Council, which is the local government group that helps manage the area.
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Who Lives in Horsfield Bay?
Every few years, Australia counts its population in something called a Census. This helps us learn more about the people living in different places.
Population and Background
In the 2016 Census, there were 544 people living in Horsfield Bay. Most of the people, about 71%, were born in Australia.
Languages Spoken
When it comes to languages, most people in Horsfield Bay speak only English at home. About 83.5% of residents speak English.
Beliefs and Religions
The Census also asks about people's beliefs. In Horsfield Bay, many people said they had no religion (37.7%). The next most common response was Catholic (20.8%).
