Kingfisher Shores

Kingfisher Shores (postcode 2259) is a small coastal suburb in New South Wales’ Central Coast region, located about 16 kilometres south-southwest of Swansea.

According to the 2021 Census, Kingfisher Shores recorded a population of 160 people, a slight decrease from 163 in 2016. The median age in the area is 41 years. Households average 2.2 persons, and nearly all homes are separate houses. English is overwhelmingly the language spoken at home, and about 95.6 per cent of residents speak only English. A notable share of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander at around 11 per cent.

Public transport in Kingfisher Shores is limited, but some bus services operate near or through the locality. Bus routes 95, 99, and 98 stop nearby (for instance, at Lakeshore Avenue, opposite Morotai Avenue). Commuting by public transport is very rare: the 2021 Census indicated that 0% of commuters used public transport. Travelling to Sydney by public transport typically involves a train and bus transfer, and takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Essential services, such as major shopping centres, hospitals, and secondary schools, are located in neighbouring suburbs or regional centres such as Swansea, Doyalson, or Lake Haven. Within Kingfisher Shores itself, there is minimal infrastructure of that scale.

Recreational opportunities in Kingfisher Shores take advantage of its coastal setting. The suburb enjoys access to nearby waters for fishing, kayaking and boating. Green spaces and parks cover a notable portion of the suburb (nearly 28 per cent of its area). The small area (approximately 0.5 square kilometres) means natural and open-space amenities are conveniently located near residential areas.