Chain Valley Bay vs Lake Munmorah
The verdict
Lake Munmorah is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $826K in Chain Valley Bay. Lake Munmorah rates higher for transport (33 vs 27). Lake Munmorah is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 5.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chain Valley Bay rates higher (96 vs 76/100 in Lake Munmorah).
Scores
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 39 |
| Transport | 27 | 33 |
| Education | 30 | 34 |
| Liveability | 45 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,773 | 5,084 |
| Median age | 63 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $866 | $1,155 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Chain Valley Bay Stable · Lake Munmorah Stable
Property
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $799K |
| Median unit price | $585K | $609K |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 197 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 354 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,623 | 5,803 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chain Valley Bay · Lake Munmorah
Transport
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 269 | 262 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 83.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chain Valley Bay | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,773 | 5,084 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,791 | 5,117 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,904 | 5,323 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chain Valley Bay or Lake Munmorah?
Chain Valley Bay has the higher residential safety score (Chain Valley Bay 96/100 vs Lake Munmorah 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Chain Valley Bay or Lake Munmorah?
Lake Munmorah is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $826K.
Which has better public transport, Chain Valley Bay or Lake Munmorah?
Lake Munmorah has the higher transport score (Chain Valley Bay 27/100 vs Lake Munmorah 33/100).
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