Lake Macquarie

Surrounded by beautiful beaches, mountains, and the ocean, the City of Lake Macquarie is located 90 minutes north of Sydney.

Lake Macquarie is the Hunter’s largest city, accounting for 37% of the Lower Hunter population.

Lake Macquarie is Australia's largest coastal salt water lake, covering an area of 110 square kilometres, with most of the City of Lake Macquarie's residents living near its shores.

Population: 199,277 (ABS 2009)
Area: 644 km²