NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Chittaway Point, 2261
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Chittaway Point is a practical smaller community in Central Coast (NSW), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker housing affordability and growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 947
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,793
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 387
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 3 / 6
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 66
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Geoffrey Rd After Oscar Dr
- Geoffrey Rd At Vesta Cl
- Geoffrey Rd Before Hyles St
- Geoffrey Rd Before Oscar Dr
- Geoffrey Rd Opp Sunshine Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
73 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool179 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation231 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Residential Accommodation17 CHURCH ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation159 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah194 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Subdivision6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation164 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation174 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport187 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)12 HYLES STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure106 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport187 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure90 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation182 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 CHURCH ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space282 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure215 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure174 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9B ANSELL CLOSE CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 HENRY STREET CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation10 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool256 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure230 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2023· 9 proposals
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development308 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Change of use1 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development109 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling181 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing280 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces298 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees50 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing168 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy6 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling254 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing125 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing280 GEOFFREY ROAD CHITTAWAY POINT 2261Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Playground
- Swimming pool
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Casuarina ReservePark
- Sunshine ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 24.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6147th in Australia
- State rank
- 1914th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #400 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #836 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Waste Basketamenitieswaste_basket
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime247
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime456
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime446
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime380
- Geoffrey Rd After Oscar Drtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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