Chain Valley Bay
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
2,773 (2021) → 2,791 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chain Valley Bay is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 86km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $826K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 27/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chain Valley Bay has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.77%), New Zealand (1.73%), Scotland (1.23%), Netherlands (0.87%), Germany (0.47%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.47%), Spanish (0.22%), Italian (0.14%), Persian ED (0.14%), Arabic (0.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 968 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1005
- St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1002
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 938
- Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 961
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 952
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 933
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1032
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 985
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 939
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 935
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 917
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 916
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chain Valley Bay
Is Chain Valley Bay safe?
Chain Valley Bay has a residential safety score of 96/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,623 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chain Valley Bay?
In Chain Valley Bay, the median house price is $826K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Chain Valley Bay from Sydney CBD?
Chain Valley Bay is about 85.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 269 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay has a transport score of 27/100 and 15 bus stops.