Median house price
$1.08M
+2.9% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
Chittaway Bay, 2261
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,823
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.4%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,693/wk
Employment rate
58.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,080,000
Languages at home
6%non-English
Most common: French, Spanish, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Chittaway Bay is a practical smaller community in Central Coast Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits around average overall, with schools and education the main drag compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Chittaway Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
1,823
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#246
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
50th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
43rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2431st in Australia
- State rank
- 726th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #246 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #513 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,080,000
- Median price change
- +2.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,823(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 70th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +20
- Change in 5 years
- +60
- Growth rank in NSW
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,850), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,987
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,693
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 765
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,905
- Employment rate
- 58.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 697 / 13 / 9
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 122
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 47
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 992
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 43th
School list
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 479 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
49 public transport stops in this suburb
- Chitaway Rd Before Aston Wilde Av
- Thomas Walker Dr Before James Watt Dr
- Thomas Walker Dr Before Ware Cl
- Thomas Walker Dr Opp Kinsey Cres
- Thomas Walker Dr Opp Trigg Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 49 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 57/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.01
Food & drink(1)
- Chittaway Bay TavernPub
100 Chittaway Road, Chittaway Bay
Shopping(1)
- ColesSupermarket
100 Chittaway Road
Community(2)
- Chittaway Community HallCommunity centre
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolSchool
101 Chittaway Road, Chittaway Bay
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Aloha Drive ReservePark
- Chittaway Bay Lions ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports field
Transport(23)
23 bus stops
Other(8)
- Drinking water
- Chittaway CentreMall
- Chittaway MotelMotel
- Parking
- AmpolPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Australia PostPost office
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aloha Drive ReservePark
- Chittaway Bay Lions ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Berkeley Vale Private Hospital (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 69
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 KAUAI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
2025· 8 proposals
October 2025
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading100 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 JAMES WATT DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool50 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 ALOHA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 JANE ELLEN CRESCENT CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development92 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 OBERON ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure97 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 KAUAI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 THOMAS WALKER DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 ALOHA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies4 JANIAN CLOSE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport3 COLLAROY CLOSE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)3 WARE CLOSE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 KAUAI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure99 OBERON ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Withdrawn
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Withdrawn
2023· 12 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 ALOHA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 JANE ELLEN CRESCENT CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure109 OBERON ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 JANE ELLEN CRESCENT CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling90 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development67 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling81 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Shed29 JAMES WATT DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development100 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 MAGNOLIA CLOSE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing11 MOLOKI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 MOUI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development97 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
September 2022
- Business premises8 MOLOKI AVENUE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 KALUA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development117 ALOHA DRIVE CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development100 CHITTAWAY ROAD CHITTAWAY BAY 2261Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
- Member of Parliament
- Emma McBRIDE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,541
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.4 km away).
Coalition 40.3%Labor 59.7%
0.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Chittaway BayLabor 60.9% · Coalition 39.1% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Chittaway PointLabor 57.7% · Coalition 42.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Berkeley Vale NorthLabor 59.3% · Coalition 40.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Glenning ValleyLabor 62.6% · Coalition 37.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- MardiLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Central Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.