Mount Elliot, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Elliot Central Coast, New South Wales
Postcode(s)	2250
Elevation	204 m (669 ft)
Location	9 km (6 mi) ENE of Gosford 18 km (11 mi) WSW of The Entrance
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Gosford
State electorate(s)	The Entrance
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Mount Elliot: Lisarow Lisarow Lisarow Wyoming Mount Elliot Holgate North Gosford Springfield Holgate

Mount Elliot is a unique place on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's known as a "semi-rural" area. This means it has a mix of peaceful country spaces and some parts that feel more like a town. It's located about 9 kilometers (or 5.6 miles) east-north-east of Gosford's main city area. Mount Elliot is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

What is Mount Elliot?

Mount Elliot is a special type of area called a locality. It's not a big city, but it's a recognized place within the larger Central Coast region. Being "semi-rural" means you might find farms and open spaces alongside some houses and small communities.

Location and Surroundings

Mount Elliot sits on the beautiful Central Coast. This region is famous for its stunning beaches, national parks, and relaxed lifestyle. From Mount Elliot, you can easily reach other interesting places.

Nearby Towns

• Gosford is about 9 kilometers away. It's a larger city with shops, services, and transport.
• The Entrance is about 18 kilometers to the west-south-west. It's a popular spot known for its pelican feeding and waterfront.

Elevation

Mount Elliot is located at an elevation of 204 meters (about 670 feet) above sea level. This higher ground might offer nice views of the surrounding area.

Local Government

Mount Elliot is part of the Central Coast Council local government area. This council is like the local management team for the region.

What Does the Council Do?

The Central Coast Council helps manage many important things for the people living in Mount Elliot and nearby areas. They look after things like:

• Keeping local roads in good condition.
• Managing parks and sports fields.
• Collecting rubbish.
• Providing libraries and community services.
• Planning for new buildings and developments.

How People Vote

In Australia, people vote for representatives to speak for them in different levels of government. Mount Elliot is part of specific areas for voting.

State Government

For the New South Wales state government, Mount Elliot is in the The Entrance electorate. This means people in Mount Elliot vote for a person to represent them in the state parliament in Sydney.

Federal Government

For the Australian federal government, Mount Elliot is in the Dobell electorate. This means people here vote for a person to represent them in the national parliament in Canberra.

Images for kids

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  A view of Mount Elliot, showing its natural surroundings.