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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)

49
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

947
Population
$913K
Median house (2026)
68
Safety score
57
Transport score

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.

65.2 km
To Sydney CBD
5.8 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
2.8 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

947
Population
44
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,793
vs NSW median-3.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,672/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -5%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher26.7%
Born in Australia84.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse335 / 6 / 3

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

$913K
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

68
Residential

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:

3
Break & enter dwelling317/100k
2
Steal from dwelling211/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
2
Domestic assault211/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 23 (all categories, latest year)2,429 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

53

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

37
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

57
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)172 min (bus)
Nearest train stationTuggerah (2.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.2%
Construction
13.4%
Retail Trade
10.1%
Education & Training
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
62 in suburbParks
31 in suburbPlaygrounds
821 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
36Sports fields
2Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachNorth Entrance Beach (6.8 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (7.5 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (62.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

84

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
36
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

72

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

6
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

64

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.06
Per 1,000 residents

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 Growth
Annual growth rate0.73%
Projected population 20411,132
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.