NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Chittaway Point, NSW, 2261
Desirability index
#659 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Chittaway Point is a small locality in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 947 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,817 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 4030.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $520, houses $680), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 20 / 3 / 6
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,817
- Against the person
- 1,179
- Against property
- 1,485
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4,030.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -13.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
73 planning-related records
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· 17 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
2021· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 7 proposals
7 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Playground
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 30.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #659 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Geoffrey Rd After Oscar Drtransport
- Geoffrey Rd At Vesta Cltransport
- Geoffrey Rd Before Hyles Sttransport
- Geoffrey Rd Before Oscar Drtransport
- Geoffrey Rd Opp Sunshine Avtransport
- Casuarina Reservegovernmentpark
- Sunshine Reservegovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning308 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Lodged 09 Aug 2023 · Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning109 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Lodged 22 Jul 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning298 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Lodged 22 May 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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