Blue Haven - San Remo

Blue Haven - San Remo is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Blue Haven - San Remo's population is approximately 11,631 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 341 people, a 3.0% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 11,290. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,620 in June 2024 and seven additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 554 persons per square kilometer. Blue Haven - San Remo's growth rate of 3.0% is comparable to its SA4 region's 3.1%, indicating strong fundamental growth factors. Natural growth contributed approximately 73.6% of the overall population increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Blue Haven - San Remo expected to grow by 78 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 0.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Blue Haven - San Remo according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Blue Haven - San Remo has seen around 21 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 109 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction cost value of new properties was $338,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $55,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has significantly less development activity, with 56.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's development activity is also lower than national levels, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity in Blue Haven - San Remo consists of 72.0% detached houses and 28.0% medium and high-density housing.

This maintains the area's traditional low density character, focusing on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 96.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Blue Haven - San Remo is 893 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 67 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Blue Haven - San Remo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Expansion, Colongra Sporting Complex, Waratah Super Battery, and Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Blue Haven - San Remo shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Blue Haven - San Remo has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 6.4% and estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year as of June 2025.

In this period, 5,369 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has a high representation with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Blue Haven - San Remo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has incomes below the national average. The median income is $48,653 and the average income stands at $55,690. In contrast, Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Blue Haven - San Remo would be approximately $54,788 (median) and $62,713 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Blue Haven - San Remo rank modestly, between the 26th and 35th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 37.5% of the community (4,361 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Blue Haven - San Remo, with only 80.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Blue Haven - San Remo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Blue Haven - San Remo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas, where 83.2% of dwellings are houses and 16.7% are other types. Home ownership in Blue Haven - San Remo stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 41.3% and rented dwellings accounting for 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Sydney's average of $1,900. Weekly rent median stood at $400, compared to Sydney's $385. Nationally, Blue Haven - San Remo's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Blue Haven - San Remo has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.6% of all households, including 31.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 21.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Blue Haven - San Remo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 8.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (34.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Blue Haven - San Remo has 68 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 46 different routes, providing a total of 942 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 176 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 134 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Blue Haven - San Remo is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Blue Haven - San Remo faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is notably low at approximately 48% (~5,536 people) compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.9 and 10.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, nearly equal to Greater Sydney's 61.5%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.4% (1,673 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 22.3%. Health outcomes among seniors mirror those of the general population.

Blue Haven - San Remo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Blue Haven - San Remo, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed a low level of cultural diversity with 89.6% of its population born in Australia. This was accompanied by a high percentage of citizens at 92.1%, and an overwhelming majority speaking English only at home, at 95.3%. Christianity emerged as the dominant religion in Blue Haven - San Remo, accounting for 49.7% of the population, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 56.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.1%), English (30.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.9%). Notably, Maltese, Maori, and Samoan ethnicities showed higher representation in Blue Haven - San Remo compared to regional averages: Maltese at 1.0% vs 1.0%, Maori at 0.9% vs 0.6%, and Samoan at 0.2% vs 0.1%.

Blue Haven - San Remo hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Blue Haven - San Remo's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%, while the population aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.1% to 11.7%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Blue Haven - San Remo. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 105%, adding 204 residents to reach a total of 399. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 97% of population growth, indicating aging trends in the demographic. Conversely, populations aged 55-64 and 35-44 are projected to decline.