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Chittaway Bay suburb profile

Chittaway Bay is a low-rise lakeside suburb on the Central Coast, sitting along the western shore of Chittaway Bay and Tuggerah Lake. It is primarily residential, with a mix of modest postwar cottages and more recent brick homes, and a selection of waterfront properties that back onto foreshore reserves. The suburb suits people who value a relaxed, water-focused lifestyle with boating, fishing and lakeside walks on the doorstep, while small local shops and pocket parks handle everyday needs. Chittaway Bay also offers straightforward access to larger centres such as Wyong and Tuggerah for broader services and transport links.

Chittaway Bay property market performance

Like many quieter suburbs, Chittaway Bay has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 2.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last three months seven houses were sold, and houses sold in a median of 18 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Chittaway Bay saw house rents average $790 a week, rising sharply, up 15.3% over the last 12 months.

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$790N/A
Change in rent
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15.3%N/A

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Chittaway Bay demographics

A community of 1,987 people with a median age of 41 years and a median total household income of $1,693 a week, roughly $88,000 a year.

Families are dominated by couple arrangements: couple families with children are the largest group at 39.9%, and together with couple families without children (38.0%) they account for 77.9% of families. One-parent families make up 20.9% and other families 1.2%.

Homes in Chittaway Bay are mostly owner-occupied, with 77.8% held by owners (34.5% owned outright and 43.3% owned with a mortgage) and 22.2% rented.

Chittaway Bay infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Chittaway Bay has seen recent public-works activity at its lakeside parks and transport stops. Lions Park was upgraded under Central Coast Council’s 2024-25 playspace renewal programme, with new fitness equipment and accessible elements installed. The council’s Bus Stop Improvement Program also lists an upgraded, accessible bus stop at Chittaway Bay, with boarding pads, tactile markers and ramp links where required.

The Tuggerah Lake foreshore is serviced by the regional shared-pathway network, with routes linking Chittaway Bay to Berkeley Vale and to The Entrance. Council documents note a recently completed missing link along Tuggerah Parade that helps provide a continuous foreshore path from Chittaway Bay to The Entrance.

Suburbs near Chittaway Bay

Some popular suburbs near Chittaway Bay include:

  • Chittaway Point: Small waterfront peninsula with calm foreshore reserves and predominantly residential streets.
  • Berkeley Vale: Established family suburb beside the lake, known for parks and relaxed living.
  • Glenning Valley: Leafy residential area with parks, community facilities and a quiet suburban feel.
  • Tuggerah: Major commercial and transport hub on the Central Coast with shopping and services.
  • Mardi: Semi-rural suburb with acreage blocks, scattered bushland and a peaceful atmosphere.

Common questions about Chittaway Bay

  • Is Chittaway Bay a nice place to live?

    Chittaway Bay is a low-rise lakeside suburb on the Central Coast, sitting along the western shore of Chittaway Bay and Tuggerah Lake. It is primarily residential, with a mix of modest postwar cottages, more recent brick homes and some waterfront properties backing onto foreshore reserves. The community of 1,987 has a median age of 41 and is largely made up of couple families, and most homes are owner-occupied.

    Everyday life here centres on the water, with boating, fishing and lakeside walks on the doorstep, and small local shops and pocket parks covering day-to-day needs. Local upgrades have added fitness and accessible elements at Lions Park, an upgraded accessible bus stop and a continuous shared foreshore pathway linking Chittaway Bay to neighbouring suburbs. The suburb suits people who value a relaxed, water-focused lifestyle and easy access to larger centres for broader services; whether it fits you depends on what you are after in a suburb.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Chittaway Bay?

    A house renting for about $790 a week in Chittaway Bay would take roughly 46.7% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That is a large share of income, so for renters that cost is a significant portion of what a typical local household earned at the last Census.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Chittaway Bay a good place to invest?

    Over the past 12 months in Chittaway Bay, house values rose a modest 2.5% while house rents climbed a strong 15.3%. That means rental income has been the stronger performer this year compared with capital growth, so if rental yield is your priority the movement in house rents is the figure that matters most.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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