Chittaway Point
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
947 (2021) → 975 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 Point is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 65km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $913K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chittaway Point has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.06%), New Zealand (2.22%), PNG (0.63%), China (0.53%), Philippines (0.53%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.06%), Cantonese (0.63%), Greek (0.42%), Russian (0.42%), Spanish (0.42%)
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 992 (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)
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 992
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 993
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 959
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 988
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 904
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1022
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1045
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1092
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 938
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 797
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 963
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chittaway Point
Is Chittaway Point safe?
Chittaway Point has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 2,429 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chittaway Point?
In Chittaway Point, the median house price is $913K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Chittaway Point from Sydney CBD?
Chittaway Point is about 65.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 172 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chittaway Point?
Chittaway Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chittaway Point?
Chittaway Point has a transport score of 57/100 and 11 bus stops.