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Chain Valley Bay, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Chain Valley Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,364. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
2,364 Population 3/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$17,914 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$17,914 median income, 5.9% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

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About Chain Valley Bay

Chain Valley Bay is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

People

Population2,364
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,914
Per Capita$17,914
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,400
Rent$1,042
Ownership90.2%
Housing Units946

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,364
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-33.1724°, 151.5714°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,914
Median Age63.0 years

About Chain Valley Bay

Chain Valley Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,364. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Chain Valley Bay has a population of 2,364 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age is 63.0 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,364
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
63.0yrs
Median Age
62% above Australia avg
901.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chain Valley Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Chain Valley Bay is $17,914, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,914 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $345, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Chain Valley Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,914
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,914
Avg Weekly Wage$345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chain Valley Bay is $208,400, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below the national average of $1,163). 90.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 946 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,400
26% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.2%
Owner-Occupied90.2%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units946

Property Tax

Climate in Chain Valley Bay

Chain Valley Bay has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Chain Valley Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.1724°N, 151.5714°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 40 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 71 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 118 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 121 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 123 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 116 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 142 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 126 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 129 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 130 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 88 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 40 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 131 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 90 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 146 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 113 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 103 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 109 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Chain Valley Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Chain Valley Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chain Valley Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Chain Valley Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chain Valley Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Gas Stations in Chain Valley Bay

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express
U-GO
Woolworths Petrol

Breweries in Chain Valley Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Chain Valley Bay

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Airports Near Chain Valley Bay

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chain Valley Bay

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Valley Bay

What is the population of Chain Valley Bay?

Chain Valley Bay has a population of 2,364 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chain Valley Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,914, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chain Valley Bay?

Chain Valley Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Chain Valley Bay?

The unemployment rate in Chain Valley Bay is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $345. There are 225 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chain Valley Bay?

The median home value in Chain Valley Bay is $208,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,042. The homeownership rate is 90.2%.

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