Median house price
$1.08M
+2.9% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
Chittaway Point, 2261
Est. population · Jun 2025
869
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.1%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,793/wk
Employment rate
57.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,080,000
Languages at home
5.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Chittaway Point is a practical smaller community in Central Coast Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Chittaway Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
869
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
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
#311
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
- 30.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5434th in Australia
- State rank
- 1750th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #311 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #825 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
869(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +3.1% over 5 years · 68th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +26
- Growth rank in NSW
- 68th 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 (~900), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 947
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,793
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 387
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 335 / 3 / 6
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)
- 58
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 23
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.1th (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% · 1.4 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
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Geoffrey Rd After Oscar Dr
- Geoffrey Rd At Vesta Cl
- Geoffrey Rd Before Hyles St
- Geoffrey Rd Before Oscar Dr
- Geoffrey Rd Opp Sunshine Av
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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 21 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.11
Community(1)
- Chittaway Point Progress HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Sunshine ReservePark
- Playground
- Swimming pool
Other(5)
- Bench
- Pelican HouseGuest House
132 Geoffrey Road
- Parking
- Shelter (2)
- Waste Basket
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
- Casuarina ReservePark
- Sunshine ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- 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 (2.0 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)
- 33
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.0
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· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool179 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation231 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Residential Accommodation17 CHURCH ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation159 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah194 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Subdivision6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation164 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation174 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport187 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)12 HYLES STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure106 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport187 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure90 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation182 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 CHURCH ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space282 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure215 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure174 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9B ANSELL CLOSE CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation10 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool256 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure230 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2023· 9 proposals
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development308 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Change of use1 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development109 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling181 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing280 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces298 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees50 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing168 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling254 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing125 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing280 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 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
- Overlay applies
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 4.1 km away).
Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%
1.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +15.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Chittaway PointLabor 57.7% · Coalition 42.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Chittaway BayLabor 60.9% · Coalition 39.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Berkeley Vale NorthLabor 59.3% · Coalition 40.7% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- MardiLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Glenning ValleyLabor 62.6% · Coalition 37.4% TPP (2025)2.7 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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.