Bensville, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bensville, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Bensville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.49697 |
| Longitude | 151.39309 |
| Population | 2,470 |
| Density | 445.0 /km² |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 2251 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 45 km north-northeast |
Bensville is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,470. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 445.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bensville is located at 33.4970°S, 151.3931°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2251.
Bensville unfolds across rolling hills that gently fall towards the coast, a tapestry of emerald paddocks and leafy gum forests. It lies 16.5 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 32°T), and is situated 7.9 km east-north-east of Umina Beach. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Pacific, a constant reminder of the ocean's embrace, and in the late afternoon, the sun paints the undulating landscape in shades of ochre and rose, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. Dwellings are scattered, often peeking from behind hedges of oleander and camellias, their roofs glinting like scattered jewels under the vast, blue sky. The quietude is punctuated by the calls of kookaburras and the distant hum of a lawnmower, sounds that define the unhurried rhythm of life in Bensville.
This is a place where the land whispers tales of its past, of early settlers who cleared the bush for farming and grazing, their efforts etched into the very contours of the hills. The rich volcanic soil, a legacy of ancient geological forces, still yields bountiful harvests for local market gardens, their colourful produce a vibrant testament to the enduring agricultural spirit. While the broader region has seen shifts in its economy, Bensville retains a distinct flavour of rural charm, a place where neighbours still share the bounty of their gardens and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived close to the earth. The shadow of the larger coastal centres is never far away, yet Bensville holds its own, a pocket of serene country living where the scent of eucalyptus mingles with the promise of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bensville, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bensville, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bensville includes the postcode (2251), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bensville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |