New South Wales location profile
Coal Point NSW 2283
Coal Point is a quiet, leafy peninsula suburb on Lake Macquarie known for its water views, bushland and relaxed village feel. It appeals to families and retirees seeking a peaceful lakeside lifestyle with easy access to nearby Toronto’s shops and services.
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Why families consider Coal Point
Predominantly families and empty nesters in freestanding homes, with a strong owner-occupier base and an outdoor, boating-focused lifestyle. The area is tranquil and community-minded, with daily needs met in nearby Toronto.
Amenities & services
- Toronto Town Square shopping precinct (Toronto)
- Stockland Glendale (Glendale, regional mall)
- Toronto Private Hospital (Toronto)
- GP and allied health clinics in Toronto and Carey Bay
- Lakeside cafes and restaurants along The Boulevard (Toronto)
- Toronto Hotel dining and pubs
- Toronto Library, Toronto
- Speers Point Library, Speers Point
Transport & connectivity
- Fassifern train station (Central Coast & Newcastle Line)
- Teralba train station
- Local bus services by Hunter Valley Buses via Toronto
- Coal Point Road
- Carey Bay Road
- Excelsior Parade
- The Boulevard (Toronto)
- Pacific Highway (A43)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Boating, sailing and kayaking on Lake Macquarie
- Toronto Foreshore and walking/cycling paths
- Toronto Swim Centre
- Rathmines Park sports fields
- Toronto Workers Club events and entertainment
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
- Coal Point Flora Reserve
- Toronto Foreshore Reserve
- Kilaben Bay Park
- Rathmines Park
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area (Awaba Bay Foreshore)
Education context
Limited options within Coal Point; several long day care and preschool services available nearby in Carey Bay and Toronto.
- University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus (Shortland/Callaghan)
- University of Newcastle, NUspace City Campus (Newcastle CBD)