Chittaway Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,987
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Chittaway Bay.
The postcode for Chittaway Bay is 2261 (NSW).
Chittaway Bay (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Chittaway Bay has roughly 1,987 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Chittaway Bay scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chittaway Bay's population at 1,987, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,987
Median age
41
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,987
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
72
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chittaway Bay.
Local schools for Chittaway Bay
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Government School Catchment
Chittaway Bay Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Berkeley Vale 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 Chittaway Bay.
- What is the Chittaway Bay postcode?
- Chittaway Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Chittaway Bay?
- Chittaway Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chittaway Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Chittaway Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Chittaway Bay on this page, including Chittaway Bay Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus, TLK Youth College.
- How walkable is Chittaway Bay?
- Chittaway Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chittaway Bay?
- Chittaway Bay is close to Chittaway Point, Berkeley Vale, Glenning Valley, Tuggerah, South Tacoma.
- What is the population of Chittaway Bay?
- The population of Chittaway Bay is approximately 1,987 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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