Point Clare is a

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of the Central Coast region of

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, Australia located approximately north of

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and south-west of

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on the western shore of Brisbane Water. It is part of the

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. The suburb contains

Point Clare railway station Point Clare railway station is located on the Main Northern line in New South Wales, Australia. It serves the southern Central Coast suburb of Point Clare opening on 28 June 1891. Platforms & services Point Clare has two side platforms that ...

, which is on the Main North railway line, an

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supermarket, a

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, a multi-doctor medical practice, a coffee shop, Deli, Chinese and Thai takeaway, a number of real estate agents, massage therapist, accountant and veterinarian. The Point Clare Hall in Talinga Ave is used for a variety of community activities. In addition, there is a Scouts' and Guides' Hall at Fagans Park. Marine Rescue Central Coast, a volunteer rescue unit and TS Hawkesbury, an Australian Navy Cadet unit, are located at the northern end of Goodaywang Reserve on the Brisbane Water foreshore. Point Clare Public School is located on Takari Avenue. Henry Kendall High School and Gosford High School (selective) are the nearest public secondary schools. St Philip's Christian College in Narara is the nearest private school, catering from Kindergarten to Year 10. Author Stephen Lacey grew up in Point Clare and it was the setting for his first two novels, ''The Tin Moon'' and ''Sandstone''. Actor

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also grew up in Point Clare. The population recorded at the 2016 Census was 3,731; a decrease from the 3,810 recorded in 2011.

References

External links

Point Clare Public School website
Suburbs of the Central Coast (New South Wales) {{CentralCoastNSW-geo-stub