Point Clare, New South Wales

Point Clare is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia 4km south-west of Gosford's central business district on the western shore of Brisbane Water. It is part of the local government area.The suburb contains Point Clare railway station, which is on the Main North railway line, an Aldi supermarket, a pharmacy,a multi-doctor medical practice, a coffee shop, Chinese and Thai takeaway, and a veterinarian. 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.Author Stephen Lacey grew up in Point Clare and it was the setting for his first two novels, The Tin Moon and Sandstone. Actor Don Hany also grew up in Point Clare.