City of Lake Macquarie

City of Lake Macquarie is a local government area in the Hunter Region that encompasses coastal districts, lakeside areas, and bushland stretching across multiple suburbs. Shopping centers and commercial hubs are distributed throughout the territory, serving the needs of the communities living there.

The area began as the Shire of Lake Macquarie in 1906 and gradually transformed into a municipality in 1977. This progression reflected the region's growing development until it achieved official city status in 1984.

The Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery displays works by local artists and maintains partnerships with communities in Japan and New Zealand. These international connections bring visiting exhibitions and cultural exchanges that visitors can experience throughout the year.

The area contains multiple shopping centers including Charlestown Square and Stockland Glendale that serve daily needs. With its mix of coastal, lakeside, and bushland areas, different parts of the region offer varied experiences and services depending on which areas you choose to visit.

A major power station operates within the area and supplies a large portion of electricity to New South Wales. Few visitors realize this industrial facility plays such a significant role in the region's economy and the wider state's energy system.

Location: New South Wales

Capital city: Speers Point

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Shares border with: City of Newcastle, City of Cessnock, Central Coast Council

Phone: +61249210333

Email: council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Website: http://lakemac.com.au

GPS coordinates: -33.03333,151.63333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06