Beauty Point, New South Wales

Beauty Point
Sydney, New South Wales
Population 501 (2006)[1]
 • Density 295/km2 (763/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2088
Area 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Municipality of Mosman
Localities around Beauty Point:
The Spit
Beauty Point Balmoral
Spit Junction Georges Heights

Beauty Point is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman and is part of the Lower North Shore.

History

Beauty Point takes its name from the piece of land protruding into the Middle Harbour, off Sydney Harbour. It was originally known as Billy Goat Point, but was renamed when it was subdivided to be sold.[2]

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Churches

References

  1. "2006 Census Community Profile Series : Beauty Point (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Accessed 14 October 2009.
  2. The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 24

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