Bensville Central Coast, New South Wales
Population:	2,817 (2006 census)
Postcode:	2251
Area:	2.0 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Location:	17 km (11 mi) SSE of Gosford 11 km (7 mi) E of Woy Woy
LGA:	City of Gosford
Parish:	Kincumber
State District:	Terrigal
Federal Division:	Robertson
Suburbs around Bensville: Kincumber South Kincumber South Macmasters Beach Empire Bay Bensville Macmasters Beach Empire Bay Bouddi Bouddi

Bensville is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Gosford local government area.

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. One highlight is a small wharf located at the end of Kallaroo Road, which is a popular local fishing spot.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 References 4 External links

[edit] 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.

[edit] Geography

Bensville is separated into three sections.

The first section is the new estate. This area is also on the water and this area has a wharf, scout boat shed and a small shop section. There is general store/restaurant, a real estate, a hairdresser and a chemist.

The second section is an acre-ridge. This is the area which is near the small Christian primary school. There is also a Kingdom Hall over here.

The third area is over near the horse riding area and this has both old and contemporary housing. this has a park and what the locals may recall 'palm city'. from this area you can walk up the hill to the fire trail which exits onto the Scenic Road.

Bensville is located in between Empire Bay and Kincumber.

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