Pacific Palms is small coastal locality in the

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region of

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(NSW), Australia, in the

Mid-Coast Council MidCoast Council is a local government area located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree Councils. The ...

local government area.

Geography

The locality is bounded by Smiths Lake to the south and Booti Booti National Park to the north. It includes the villages of Blueys Beach, Elizabeth Beach, Boomerang Beach and Tiona.

Tourism

A major attraction for visitors is the Green Cathedral at the north end of Pacific Palms. This outdoor cathedral is in a cabbage tree forest overlooking Wallis Lake. Blueys and Boomerang Beach are known for their beauty and surfing. Hiking trails and secluded beaches are also some of the attractions of the area.

Demographics

The 2021 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 936 people in Pacific Palms on census night. Of these 50% were male whilst 50% were female. The majority of residents (78.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common responses being

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(4.7%),

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(1.6%) and

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(0.6%). The age distribution of Green Point residents is skewed lower than the greater Australian population. 62.1% of residents were above the age of 25 compared to the Australian average of 69.8%; and 38.9% were younger than 25 compared to the Australian average of 30.2%. 3.4% of residents identified as

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References

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