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Chittaway Point vs Chittaway Bay.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $855,000 and $895,000. Chittaway Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Chittaway Point (median $855,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Chittaway Bay ($895,000). Over the past year, Chittaway Bay (-6.5%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Chittaway Point (-10.9%) on house-price growth.

Chittaway Bay 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 Chittaway Bay (984) sits above Chittaway Point (977).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Chittaway Point is the lower entry point at $855,000 median, 4% 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 3.95%), but Chittaway Bay 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

Chittaway Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 977).

Common questionsChittaway Point vs Chittaway Bay

Common questions

Is Chittaway Point or Chittaway Bay cheaper to buy in?

Chittaway Point has the lower median house price at $855,000, roughly 4% below Chittaway Bay ($895,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Chittaway Point or Chittaway Bay?

Over the past 12 months, Chittaway Bay grew -6.5% vs -10.9% in Chittaway Point, a gap of 4.4 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 Chittaway Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chittaway Bay 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 Chittaway Bay?

Chittaway Bay 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 Chittaway Bay?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Chittaway Point vs 3.95% in Chittaway Bay. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Chittaway Point
Metric
Chittaway Bay

Price & Market

$855,000
Median house
$895,000
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
-10.9%
Annual growth (house)
-6.5%
Days on market

Rental

$680/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
$525/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$525/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
947
Population
1,987
44
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
977
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).