Blue Haven

NSW 2262 • Greater Sydney

6,563
Population (2021)
$37,128
Median Income
2.52 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableCentral CoastResidentialGrowth Suburb

About Blue Haven

Blue Haven is a suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 105 km north-northeast of Sydney. With a population of around 6,400, it is a predominantly residential community within the Central Coast Council local government area. The suburb was established in 1991 and has grown into an affordable, family-oriented neighbourhood along the Pacific Highway at Wallarah Creek.

Blue Haven offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with local amenities including an Aldi supermarket, medical centre, and several parks. The suburb is popular with young families and retirees seeking affordable housing on the Central Coast. Nearby Lake Munmorah and Budgewoi Lake provide recreational opportunities, while the larger centres of Tuggerah and Lake Haven offer extensive shopping and dining options.

Blue Haven falls under postcode 2262 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2262
Urban Area
Wyong - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 151.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.52 km²
Elevation
13m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyee
6.5 km
80 min
Doyalson
4 km
50 min

Bus Services

  • 27 — Lake Haven Shopping Centre 10 min
  • 28 — Wyong Station 25 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
105 km
By Train
2h 10min (via Wyee)
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
1h 40min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ Most residents commute to Tuggerah or Gosford for work

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local shops are accessible on foot from nearby streets

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Blue Haven by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Blue Haven Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Blue Haven" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,794
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%

42 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,378
Census 2021
6,563
2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,796
Income 2021
$37,128
24.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,633
Born Overseas 729

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 189
  • 2. New Zealand 102
  • 3. Philippines 58
  • 4. India 24
  • 5. Italy 22
  • 6. Netherlands 20
  • 7. Malta 18
  • 8. Scotland 18
  • 9. Ireland 15
  • 10. South Africa 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,076
English 2,782
Australian Aboriginal 600
Irish 590
Scottish 586
German 197
Italian 195
Maori 101
Filipino 97
Maltese 95

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,442
Both parents born in Australia
992
Both parents born overseas
896
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.7%
No Religion
44.2%
Islam
0.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
512 (7.8%)
5-14 years
1,034 (15.8%)
15-19 years
447 (6.8%)
20-24 years
440 (6.7%)
25-34 years
977 (14.9%)
35-44 years
798 (12.2%)
45-54 years
829 (12.6%)
55-64 years
661 (10.1%)
65-74 years
472 (7.2%)
75-84 years
328 (5.0%)
85+ years
75 (1.1%)

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