Chain Valley Bay
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Chain Valley Bay is a quaint lakeside suburb set along the southern shores of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. With a population of just under 3,000, the area is renowned for its peaceful ambiance, natural beauty, and close community ties.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
2,773
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.17°, 151.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
81
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,285
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.