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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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
2,773
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chain Valley Bay.
Local schools for Chain Valley Bay
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Government School Catchment
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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