Chittaway Bay

Chittaway Bay is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Chittaway Bay is around 1,963, a decrease of 24 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,987. This decrease reflects an inferred resident population of 1,958 based on AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,752 persons per square kilometer, above the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed around 56% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate that the suburb of Chittaway Bay is expected to grow by 48 persons to reach a total population of around 2,011 by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.2% over the 17-year period. This growth trend aligns with anticipated lower quartile demographic trends for Australian statistical areas.

The level of residential development activity in Chittaway Bay is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Chittaway Bay has had no residential development approvals in the past five years. This indicates that the area is largely built out with minimal vacant land available for new developments. Established areas often experience steady demand for existing properties due to limited new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Chittaway Bay has significantly less development activity. The scarcity of new homes typically enhances demand and prices for existing properties in such areas. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints may be present.

Chittaway Bay has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects are Berkeley Vale Industrial Estate Expansion, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital & Medical Precinct, Tumbi Umbi/Killarney Vale Priority Growth Precinct (Planning Proposal), and M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Chittaway Bay significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Chittaway Bay has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. According to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data, there were 1,078 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 1.6% and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses showed that 26.4% of residents worked from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employment is particularly high at 1.6 times the regional level, while professional & technical jobs are lower at 4.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, with more residents working outside Chittaway Bay than living there. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 3.4%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a slight increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%. Over ten years, this expansion is projected at 13.7%. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Chittaway Bay's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. These estimates are illustrative and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Chittaway Bay had a lower income level than the national average in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income among taxpayers was $47,598 and the average income stood at $59,183, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% suggest median and average incomes would be approximately $51,815 and $64,427 respectively. Census 2021 income data showed household, family, and personal incomes in Chittaway Bay ranked modestly, between the 40th and 46th percentiles. Income distribution data indicated that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated, with 34.6% of residents (679 people). Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile.

Chittaway Bay is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Chittaway Bay, as per the latest Census, 96.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.1% being semi-detached homes, apartments or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chittaway Bay stood at 34.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.6% and rented ones at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,905, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Chittaway Bay was $380, compared to $470 in Sydney metro. Nationally, Chittaway Bay's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Chittaway Bay features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.4% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Chittaway Bay fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has university qualification rates of 16.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (34.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Chittaway Bay has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 45 different routes that together facilitate 991 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 118 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. Most residents commute outwards due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 26.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 141 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Chittaway Bay is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Chittaway Bay. AreaSearch's assessment found mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence substantially higher than average. The prevalence of common health conditions was particularly high among older age cohorts.

Private health cover was relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~988 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis were the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.9 and 9.8% of residents respectively. However, 62.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Chittaway Bay has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (396 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Chittaway Bay is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Chittaway Bay had a cultural diversity score below average, with 87.2% of its residents born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.2% of Chittaway Bay's population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.8%, regional average: 19.0%), Australian (31.4%, regional average: 17.8%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.4%), Maltese (0.9% vs regional 1.0%), and Samoan (0.3% vs regional 0.5%) groups were overrepresented in Chittaway Bay.

Chittaway Bay's median age exceeds the national pattern

Chittaway Bay's median age is 41 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Chittaway Bay has a significantly higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.9% vs. 8.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4% vs. 13.0%). Post the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.8% to 6.4%, while those aged 35 to 44 increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 decreased from 13.5% to 12.7%. By 2041, Chittaway Bay's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 28%, adding 35 residents to reach a total of 161. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 71% of the population growth, while residents aged 25-34 and 15-24 are projected to decline in number.