Population 2,607 (2011 census) LGA(s) Central Coast Council Bensville Macmasters Beach Postal code 2251 Federal division Division of Robertson | Postcode(s) 2251 State electorate(s) Terrigal Area 200 ha Parish Kincumber | |
Location 17 km (11 mi) SSE of Gosford
11 km (7 mi) E of Woy Woy | ||
Bensville is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.
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Map of Bensville NSW 2251, Australia
The main section of Bensville is centred on Kallaroo Road, and consists of a small park, video store, cafe, general store and hairdressers. A small combination of shops have recently been added in 2005. There is a small wharf located at the end of Kallaroo Road, which is a popular local fishing spot.
History
Bensville is named after a pioneer of the area, Benjamin Davis. His father had been a school teacher at Kincumber and Davistown is named after his family. Benjamin started a shipbuilding business around 1850 and also owned 1,000 acres (4.05 km2) of land there. When a post office was opened, it was named Bensville, in honour of the pioneer.