Chittaway Point vs Berkeley Vale
Chittaway Point (median $855,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Berkeley Vale ($952,500). Over the past year, Berkeley Vale (+7.1%) ran 18.0 percentage points ahead of Chittaway Point (-10.9%) on house-price growth.
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Chittaway Point and Berkeley Vale side by side
| Measure | Chittaway Point | Berkeley Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $855,000 | $952,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.9% | +7.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 947 | 8,951 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1128 mm | 1177 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Berkeley Vale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berkeley Vale (984) sits above Chittaway Point (977).
- For buyers
- Chittaway Point is the lower entry point at $855,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Chittaway Point delivers the better gross yield (4.14% vs 3.71%), but Berkeley Vale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Berkeley Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 977).
Chittaway Point vs Berkeley Vale: common questions
Is Chittaway Point or Berkeley Vale cheaper to buy in?
Chittaway Point has the lower median house price at $855,000, roughly 10% below Berkeley Vale ($952,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chittaway Point or Berkeley Vale?
Over the past 12 months, Berkeley Vale grew +7.1% vs -10.9% in Chittaway Point, a gap of 18.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Chittaway Point or Berkeley Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berkeley Vale scores 984 vs 977 in Chittaway Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Chittaway Point or Berkeley Vale?
Berkeley Vale scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Chittaway Point or Berkeley Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Chittaway Point vs 3.71% in Berkeley Vale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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