Lake Haven
NSW 2263 • Greater Sydney
About Lake Haven
Lake Haven is a residential suburb on New South Wales' Central Coast, approximately 80 kilometres north of Sydney within the Central Coast City Council area. With a population of 3,529 and a median age of 49, the suburb has an established, older demographic profile, with many long-term residents drawn to the area for its affordable housing and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Household incomes are below the state median, and the community has a strong Anglo-Australian heritage with a notable Indigenous presence.
The suburb centres around Lake Haven Shopping Centre, which houses a Woolworths and ALDI along with specialty retailers, serving as the commercial hub for surrounding neighbourhoods. Lake Haven's proximity to Tuggerah Lake and the Central Coast beaches makes it popular with retirees and families seeking a quieter pace of life. Public transport connections are limited — Wyong train station on the Central Coast Line is the nearest rail access, roughly 4 kilometres away, with local bus services providing connections throughout the area.
Lake Haven falls under postcode 2263 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Central Coast Buses Route 23 — Wyong Station / Tuggerah 15-20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; F3 Pacific Motorway provides the main route to Sydney; Wyong station is the local rail access point
Lake Haven Shopping Centre is walkable for nearby residents, but most of the suburb requires a car for daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsLake Haven Shopping, Centre Lake Haven Drive Lake Haven 2263 NSW -
ALDICnr Lakehaven Drive, Lake Haven NSW 2263
Schools
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Gorokan High School ICSEA 9234393 7039 43 Goobarabah Avenue
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Gorokan Public School ICSEA 9130243924200 Dudley St
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458 Main Road
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Toukley Public School ICSEA 8894396 4275 Main Rd
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 Lake Haven by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lake Haven Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lake Haven" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
105 state housing + 58 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 117
- 2. New Zealand 73
- 3. Philippines 42
- 4. Scotland 27
- 5. Germany 22
- 6. China 17
- 7. Fiji 17
- 8. India 13
- 9. Netherlands 12
- 10. Thailand 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)