NSW Property Intelligence
Chittaway BayNSW 2261
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. Chittaway Bay is home to ~1,987 residents (median age 41), with 22% of households renting.
Rent in Chittaway Bay
The median house rent in Chittaway Bay is $680/week (941 new leases). Units have a median of $520/week (327 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2261, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| 2 | $550/wk | $530/wk |
| 3 | $680/wk | $650/wk |
| 4+ | $870/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Chittaway Bay fall in the intake zones of Chittaway Bay Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Chittaway Bay Public School#914 of 2159 in NSW
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus#965 of 2159 in NSW
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus#1248 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Chittaway Bay has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Chittaway Bay OSHCLUB.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Tuggerah Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Chittaway Centre, Tuggerah Supa Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Chittaway Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 15 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Upward |
Development activity
4 development applications were lodged in Chittaway Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Chittaway Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Chittaway Bay?
Houses in Chittaway Bay (postcode 2261) have a median asking rent of $680/week; units have a median of $520/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay addresses can be zoned for Chittaway Bay Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus. Chittaway Bay Public School ranks in roughly the top 42% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Chittaway Bay?
Chittaway Bay has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Chittaway Bay to the Sydney CBD?
From Tuggerah Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 119 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Chittaway Bay?
4 development applications were lodged in Chittaway Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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