Chittaway Bay (NSW)

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Based on evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses registered by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Chittaway Bay is estimated to house approximately 1,972 residents as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 15 people (0.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,987 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 1,970, which Districts calculated by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and address verifications post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,760 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density found among nationwide locations monitored by Districts. Recent population gains in the area were chiefly supported by arrivals from abroad, which comprised approximately 56% of the overall demographic increases.

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The suburb of Chittaway Bay possesses a balanced workforce distributed between professional and manual roles, with solid representation in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.7%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 2.6% using Districts statistical compilations. By March 2026, 1,052 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.4% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation lags slightly behind at 66.6% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census responses indicated that a notable 26.4% of employed residents worked from their residences, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxpayer data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Chittaway Bay has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $47,598, with the average income recorded at $59,183, which compares to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $52,510 for the median and $65,291 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Chittaway Bay rank modestly, placing between the 40th and 46th percentiles. Distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 34.6% of residents (682 people), similar to the surrounding region where fall into this range. Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Chittaway Bay at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.9% detached houses and 3.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, differing from the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Chittaway Bay stood far higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate at 34.4%, with remaining households holding mortgages (43.6%) or renting (22.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,905 was considerably below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to $470 in metro Sydney. Looking nationwide, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Chittaway Bay are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels similarly exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.4%, consisting of couples with children at 31.9%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parent households at 16.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.6%, consisting of single-person households at 19.5% and group share houses at 3.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 individuals is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational markers present areas for development, as university qualification rates (16.1%) sit far below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. This scenario provides an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common high-level qualification at 11.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, as 43.2% of residents aged 15+ have earned trade credentials, split between advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (34.4%).

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Public transit statistics show 25 active transport stops in the suburb of Chittaway Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops support 45 distinct routes, delivering a total of 991 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 118 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 26.4% of the working population works from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Medical statistics point to notable health issues in the suburb of Chittaway Bay, with Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses indicating a higher prevalence of health conditions, particularly among seniors, while private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~993 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Chittaway Bay exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with 87.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 57.2% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 41 years in the suburb of Chittaway Bay is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and exceeds the Australian median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is noticeably larger than the metropolitan average, accounting for 12.0% of residents, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 11.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 4.8% to 6.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age range grew from 11.8% to 13.2%, whereas the 55 to 64 group contracted from 14.7% to 13.8%. Projections suggest the local age structure will shift considerably by with the to group growing fastest at , adding residents to total . This demographic shift is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of the projected population growth, while contractions are expected within the to and to age brackets.

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Chittaway Bay currently has an estimated 126 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 74 children aged 0-2 and 50 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 115 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 206. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.