Berkeley Vale vs Chittaway Bay
The verdict
Chittaway Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $988K in Berkeley Vale. Chittaway Bay rates higher for transport (64 vs 58). Berkeley Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (167 vs 170 min).
Scores
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 53 |
| Transport | 58 | 64 |
| Education | 43 | 44 |
| Liveability | 47 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,951 | 1,987 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,791 | $1,693 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Berkeley Vale Moderate Growth · Chittaway Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $988K | $930K |
| Median unit price | $521K | $685K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 324 | 503 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,173 | 2,969 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berkeley Vale · Chittaway Bay
Transport
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 170 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.9 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Berkeley Vale | Chittaway Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,951 | 1,987 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,218 | 2,046 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,696 | 2,374 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berkeley Vale or Chittaway Bay?
Berkeley Vale has the higher residential safety score (Berkeley Vale 86/100 vs Chittaway Bay 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Berkeley Vale or Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $988K.
Which has better schools, Berkeley Vale or Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Berkeley Vale 946 vs Chittaway Bay 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berkeley Vale or Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay has the higher transport score (Berkeley Vale 58/100 vs Chittaway Bay 64/100).
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