Chittaway Bay
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
1,987 (2021) → 2,046 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chittaway Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 65km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $930K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chittaway Bay has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.08%), New Zealand (1.51%), India (0.6%), Scotland (0.6%), Thailand (0.55%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.91%), Cantonese (0.75%), Malayalam (0.65%), Thai (0.4%), French (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 997 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 959
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 904
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 988
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 993
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1092
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1045
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 3.8km
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1022
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 963
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1056
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 797
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 938
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chittaway Bay
Is Chittaway Bay safe?
Chittaway Bay has a residential safety score of 82/100, 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 2,969 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chittaway Bay?
In Chittaway Bay, the median house price is $930K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Chittaway Bay from Sydney CBD?
Chittaway Bay is about 64.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 170 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay has a transport score of 64/100 and 25 bus stops.