Named after Sir William Dobell (1899–1970), a prominent Australian artist.
Area
787 sq km
Location Description:
Dobell covers an area from Ravensdale in the north to Erina Heights in the south. The main towns include Alison, Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Bushells Ridge (part), Cedar Brush Creek, Central Mangrove, Charmhaven, Dooralong, Doyalson (part), Erina Heights, Gorokan, Jilliby, Kanwal, Killarney Vale, Lemon Tree, Lisarow, Magenta, Norah Head, Ourimbah, Palmdale, Palm Gove, Ravensdale, Tacoma, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Toukley, Tuggerah, Tumbi Umbi, Wallarah, Wamberal, Warnervale, Wyoming, Wyong, Wyong Creek and Yarramalong.
Products/industries of the area:
Fruit, vegetables, manufacturing industries, prawning, fishing, tourism and mixed farming.
First proclaimed/election:
1984
Demographic rating:
Provincial – outside capital cities, but with a majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
