Swansea is a locality and commercial centre at the
entrance to Lake Macquarie from the Pacific
Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. It is part
of the City of Lake Macquarie local government
area.

Swansea's local industries are coal mining, fishing,
boating, and tourism. There were once several
small coal mines. There are also popular fine
sandy beaches on the Pacific Ocean, Swansea
Channel and Lake Macquarie. It is 25.2 km away
from the city of Newcastle, where many residents
commute to for work.