Pinny Beach, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pinny Beach New South Wales
Pinny Beach Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	0 (2021 census)
• Density	0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Established	2006
Postcode(s)	2281
Area	4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location	3 km (2 mi) SE of Swansea
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Wallarah
State electorate(s)	Swansea
Federal Division(s)	Shortland
Suburbs around Pinny Beach: Swansea Caves Beach Murrays Beach Pinny Beach Pacific Ocean Catherine Hill Bay Pacific Ocean

Pinny Beach is a special area called a "suburb" located in the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It was officially created on May 5, 2006. This happened when the borders of nearby suburbs were changed.

Pinny Beach is found on the Swansea Peninsula. It sits to the east of a large lake called Lake Macquarie. To its north is the entrance channel of the Pacific Ocean near Swansea. It is part of the local government area managed by the City of Lake Macquarie.

History of Pinny Beach

The name Pinny Beach comes directly from the beach itself. This beach is a natural feature of the land. It is next to other suburbs like Caves Beach to the northeast. To the west is Murrays Beach. A part of the Pacific Highway forms the border here.

First People of the Land

The very first people to live in this area were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They have a long history with this land.

How Pinny Beach Got Its Name

Pinny Beach was once known by a different name. People called it the "windswept heath of Pincushion Plain." This name came from the plants that grew there. These plants looked like pincushions and had sharp, needle-like leaves.

Special Places in Pinny Beach

Pinny Beach has some important historical sites. These are places that are protected because of their history.

• No. 208 Radar Station RAAF: This was a radar station used by the Royal Australian Air Force. Radar stations help detect planes and ships. This one is now a heritage-listed site.