Blue Haven - San Remo
Statistical Area - sa2

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 11,634 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 344 individuals (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,290 people. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,620 in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 554 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Blue Haven - San Remo's growth rate of 3.0% since the census is within 0.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.1%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth was the primary driver of population increase, contributing approximately 73.6% of overall gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Blue Haven - San Remo is expected to grow by 78 persons to 2041, recording 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 approximately 20 new homes approved annually. Development approval data, produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, shows around 100 homes approved over the past five financial years (FY-20 to FY-25), with six approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.4 people move to the area each year for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $338,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

There have been $55,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. When compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has significantly less development activity, 57.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Overall, development activity is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 72.0% detached houses and 28.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This represents a notable shift from the current housing stock, which is predominantly houses (96.0%), 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 the area will gain 64 residents by 2041. Based on 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 top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Colongra Sporting Complex, Waratah Super Battery, Madison Rise Estate Woongarrah, and Charmhaven Master-Planned Housing Community. The following list details those 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 balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably represented.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate was 6.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. There are 5,369 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade has a higher representation than the regional average, at 1.6 times. Conversely, professional & technical jobs are lower at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, while labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 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 growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows income in Blue Haven - San Remo is below the national average. The median income is $48,653 and the average income stands at $55,690. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,810 (median) and $61,593 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Blue Haven - San Remo, between the 27th and 36th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 37.5% of the community (4,362 individuals) earns $1,500 - 2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.3% of income remaining after housing costs, 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, 96.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blue Haven - San Remo stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged properties at 41.3% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's average of $1,900. Median weekly rent was $400 compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Blue Haven - San Remo's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 76.6% of all households, composed of 31.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 21.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 has university qualification rates at 8.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (34.2%). Educational participation is high at 29.8%, comprising 11.5% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Blue Haven - San Remo's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,802 students. The educational provision is split between 2 primary and 2 secondary institutions.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 46 different routes that together facilitate 942 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 176 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, an average of 134 trips per day are made, which equates to about 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. Both younger and older age groups are affected by various health conditions.

Only approximately 48% of the total population (~5,537 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, impacting 11.9 and 10.3% of residents respectively. About 61.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.5% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 14.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,674 people), which is lower than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with those of the broader 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 the data, had a low cultural diversity with 89.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.7%, compared to 56.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.1%), English (30.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.9%).

Notably, Maltese, Maori, and Samoan ethnicities had higher representations in Blue Haven - San Remo than the regional averages, at 1.0%, 0.9%, and 0.2% respectively.

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

At 34 years, Blue Haven - San Remo's median age is somewhat lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and it is considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.5% to 5.2%, while the population aged 45-54 has declined from 13.1% to 11.7%. Population forecasts for Blue Haven - San Remo in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 85+ cohort (105%), adding 204 residents to reach 399. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 97% of population growth, underscoring trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 55-64 and 35-44.