Cessnock City Council

Chain Valley Bay

NSW2259

Chain Valley Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,773

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Chain Valley Bay.

The postcode for Chain Valley Bay is 2259 (NSW).

Chain Valley Bay (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.

Chain Valley Bay has roughly 2,773 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Chain Valley Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Chain Valley Bay's population at 2,773, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,773

Median age

63

Family households

62%

Lone person

35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$410/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$370/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,773

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

45

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft14 (31.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9 (20.0%)
Assault7 (15.6%)
Against justice procedures7 (15.6%)
Sexual offences3 (6.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Chain Valley Bay.

Local schools for Chain Valley Bay

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lake Munmorah High School

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Lake Munmorah Public School

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Gwandalan Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1143 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

24.7°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.2°C

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Chain Valley Bay.

What is the Chain Valley Bay postcode?
Chain Valley Bay is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
Where is Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
What is the average rent in Chain Valley Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $370.
What schools are in Chain Valley Bay?
There are 17 schools serving Chain Valley Bay on this page, including St Brigid's Catholic College, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah High School.
How walkable is Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay is close to Crangan Bay, Kingfisher Shores, Lake Munmorah, Doyalson North, Wybung.
What is the population of Chain Valley Bay?
The population of Chain Valley Bay is approximately 2,773 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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