City of Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie City Council manages an area of 648 square kilometers, encompassing coastal regions, lakes, and bushland across numerous residential suburbs and commercial centers.

The region transformed from the Shire of Lake Macquarie established in 1906 to municipality status in 1977, before receiving official city designation in 1984.

The Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Dobell House preserve local artistic heritage while maintaining connections with sister cities in Japan and New Zealand.

The council area contains multiple shopping centers, including Charlestown Square and Stockland Glendale, serving the daily needs of over 213,000 residents.

Lake Macquarie houses the Eraring power station, which generates approximately 25 percent of New South Wales electrical power requirements.

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: May 27, 2025 07:07