Central Coast (New South Wales)

The Central Coast is a city and region in New South Wales, located just north of Sydney and just south of Newcastle. The main suburb is Gosford. Other major suburbs include Wyong, Terrigal, Woy Woy and The Entrance.

Central Coast New South Wales
The Bouddi National Park, with the coastal village of Killcare in the background
Central Coast
Coordinates	33°18′S 151°12′E
Population	346,596 (2021)[1] (10th)
• Density	206.18/km2 (534.0/sq mi)
Established	2005
Postcode(s)	2250, 2251, 2253, 2256, 2257, 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, 2263, 2264, 2775
Area	1,681 km2 (649.0 sq mi)[2]
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10)
• Summer (DST)	AEDT (UTC+11)
Location	88 km (55 mi) NE of Sydney 76 km (47 mi) SW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
State electorate(s)	Gosford Swansea Wyong Terrigal The Entrance
Federal division(s)	Dobell Robertson Shortland
Localities around Central Coast: Upper Hunter Hunter Tasman Sea Blue Mountains Area (Greater Sydney) Central Coast Tasman Sea Greater Sydney Northern Sydney (Greater Sydney) Tasman Sea