New South Wales location profile
Bensville NSW 2251
Leafy, quiet suburb on the Central Coast known for family living and proximity to waterways and bushland. Bensville offers a relaxed coastal-bush feel with larger blocks, low-rise homes, and easy access to beaches and national parks.
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Why families consider Bensville
Predominantly families and long-term owner-occupiers with a mix of retirees; lifestyle revolves around boating, kayaking and coastal walks. Streets are tranquil and green, with everyday needs met in nearby Kincumber, Empire Bay and Erina.
Amenities & services
- Kincumber Shopping Village (supermarket and specialty stores)
- Erina Fair (major regional shopping centre)
- Empire Bay local shops and cafes
- Kincumber Medical Centre and local GPs
- Gosford Hospital and Gosford Private Hospital (nearby)
- Restaurants and cafes in Kincumber, Avoca Beach and Hardy Bay
- Kincumber Library (Kincumber)
- Erina Library (Erina Fair)
- Gosford Library (Gosford)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Woy Woy and Gosford (Sydney–Newcastle line)
- Local Busways services linking Bensville/Empire Bay with Kincumber, Erina and Gosford
- Major roads: Empire Bay Drive, Wards Hill Road, Avoca Drive, Central Coast Highway (A49)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kayaking, boating and fishing on Brisbane Water
- Avoca Beach and Copacabana Beach for swimming and surfing
- Bensville Tennis facilities and local sports clubs in Kincumber/Empire Bay
- Walking tracks in Bouddi National Park and Kincumba Mountain
- Avoca Beach Theatre and community clubs nearby
- Bouddi National Park (Putty Beach, Maitland Bay)
- Kincumba Mountain Reserve
- Heazlett Park (Avoca)
- Local foreshore reserves around Empire Bay/Brisbane Water
Education context
Multiple options in Bensville/Empire Bay/Kincumber including long day care, preschool and OSHC; generally good availability within a 5–10 minute drive, with peak-period waitlists for infants.
- University of Newcastle – Central Coast (Ourimbah)
- Avondale University (Cooranbong)