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43 Ivy Avenue

Chain Valley Bay, NSW 2259
4 bed 2 bath 4 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 2026โ€ข9/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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Chain Valley Bay is a coastal suburb in the Lake Macquarie local government area with established public schools serving the local community. Chain Valley Bay Public School is the local primary catchment school, while Lake Macquarie High School serves secondary students. Catholic and nearby independent options provide alternative choices within a 5 km radius.

Likely public catchment

Chain Valley Bay is likely zoned for Chain Valley Bay Public School (primary) and Lake Macquarie High School (secondary); verify with the NSW Department of Education.

Nearby schools

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Chain Valley Bay Public School

In catchment
primary ยท public
0.5 km
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Swansea Public School

primary ยท public
2.1 km
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Lake Macquarie High School

In catchment
secondary ยท publicStrong public secondary in Lake Macquarie region
3.2 km
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Belmont High School

secondary ยท publicEstablished public secondary
4.8 km
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St. Paul's Catholic College

secondary ยท catholicCatholic secondary option in region
3.5 km
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Redhead Public School

primary ยท public
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI โ€” NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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Chain Valley Bay is a residential area in the Lake Macquarie region with relatively light traffic conditions. The location has good access via local roads connecting to regional routes, with moderate congestion during peak hours primarily affecting routes toward Newcastle and the M1 Motorway.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Pacific Highway (Freeway)M1 MotorwayKahibah RoadArcade StreetPacific Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4:30-6:30pm) see increased traffic on routes toward Newcastle and the M1 Motorway, with moderate delays expected on connecting regional roads during these periods.

Public Transport

The nearest public transport is approximately 1.5-2km away, with bus services available via Lake Macquarie local routes. The nearest train station (Kahibah or Toronto) is approximately 4-5km distant.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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No public transport stops found within 1.5km.

Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Chain Valley Bay is a small coastal suburb in the Lake Macquarie region with crime rates broadly aligned with NSW regional averages. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent crime categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions with no significant upward or downward trends reported.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
840
Assault
420
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
140
Malicious damage
350
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal โ€” DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics โ€” always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.