Named after Sir William Dobell (1899–1970), a prominent Australian artist.
Area and Location Description:
Dobell covers an area of approximately 775 sq km, which includes areas of Wyong Shire, Hawkesbury Shire and Gosford City Council. Towns include Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Haven, Matcham, Mount Elliot, Ourimbah, The Entrance, Warnervale, Wyoming, Wyong, the Yarramalong Valley and parts of Erina Heights, Gorokan, Holgate, Lisarow, Kulnura, Narara, Niagara Park and Wamberal.
Products/industries of the area:
Fruit, vegetables, manufacturing industries, prawning, fishing, tourism and mixed farming.
First proclaimed/election:
1984
Demographic rating:
Provincial
Members:
Thomson, C (ALP) 2007–
Ticehurst, K (LP) 2001–2007
Lee, M (ALP) 1984–2001
