NSW Property Intelligence
Chain Valley BayNSW 2259
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Chain Valley Bay is home to ~2,773 residents (median age 63), with 9% of households renting.
Rent in Chain Valley Bay
The median house rent in Chain Valley Bay is $700/week (1412 new leases). Units have a median of $490/week (127 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2259, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $380/wk | $370/wk |
| 2 | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| 3 | $650/wk | $610/wk |
| 4+ | $795/wk | $700/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Chain Valley Bay fall in the intake zones of Lake Munmorah Public School, Lake Munmorah High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Lake Munmorah Public School#1347 of 2159 in NSW
- Lake Munmorah High School#1606 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Chain Valley Bay has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Developing Dreams Early Learning Chain Valley Bay.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Chain Valley Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 7 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 3 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Stable |
Development activity
10 development applications were lodged in Chain Valley Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Chain Valley Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Chain Valley Bay?
Houses in Chain Valley Bay (postcode 2259) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $490/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay addresses can be zoned for Lake Munmorah Public School, Lake Munmorah High School. Lake Munmorah Public School ranks in roughly the top 62% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Chain Valley Bay?
Chain Valley Bay has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Chain Valley Bay?
10 development applications were lodged in Chain Valley Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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