Chittaway Point, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chittaway Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Chittaway Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.32231 |
| Longitude | 151.44322 |
| Population | 949 |
| Density | 604.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2261 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 64 km north-northeast |
Chittaway Point is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 949. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 604.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km north-northeast of Sydney. Chittaway Point is located at 33.3223°S, 151.4432°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2261.
Chittaway Point unfurls its quiet charm along the eastern banks of the Tuggerah Lake, a broad expanse of shimmering water that catches the coastal sun with a gentle, almost apologetic gleam. It lies 36.0 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.4 km north-north-west of Bateau Bay. The landscape here is a delicate interplay of sandy soils and resilient coastal vegetation, where low-slung dwellings peek from behind clumps of hardy banksias and whispering casuarinas. The air carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the region's maritime soul, and the light, particularly as it softens towards evening, paints the water in hues of rose and amber, reflecting a peace that seems to seep into the very foundations of the houses. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land rises in soft, rounded contours, a gentle undulation that offers glimpses of neighbouring suburbs and the distant, hazy outline of the Watagan Mountains.
The story of Chittaway Point is one of quiet evolution, a transition from the traditional custodians of the land to the more recent patterns of settlement. For a long time, the economy here was tethered to the bounty of the lake and the sea, with fishing boats once dotting the waters and providing a livelihood for generations. While the larger-scale fishing operations have largely receded, a lingering connection to the water remains, evident in the small jetties and the anglers casting lines from the shore, hoping for a catch. The development of the wider Central Coast has brought a different kind of vibrancy, with Chittaway Point now a sought-after residential enclave, its residents enjoying the proximity to the natural beauty of the lake and the convenience of nearby shopping centres and transport links. The character of Chittaway Point is best understood not through grand pronouncements, but through the subtle hum of everyday life: the distant laughter of children, the rhythmic sigh of the wind through the trees, and the ever-present, calming presence of the lake.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chittaway Point, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Chittaway Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Chittaway Point includes the postcode (2261), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chittaway Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |