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 was 11,290 people as of the 2021 Census. By November 2025, this had increased to around 11,631 people, a rise of 341 individuals (3.0%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 11,620 residents in June 2024 and seven additional validated addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 554 persons per square kilometer. Blue Haven - San Remo's growth of 3.0% since the census is comparable to its SA4 region (3.1%). Natural growth contributed about 73.6% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovers areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Blue Haven - San Remo is expected to grow by 78 persons, recording a total growth rate of 0.6% over the 17 years.

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 21 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 109 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.4 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years, suggesting a balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and accessible housing choices as new properties are constructed at an average cost of $228,000, below regional levels.

This financial year has seen $55,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has significantly less development activity, 56.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This activity is also lower than national levels, reflecting 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 shift from the area's existing housing composition, 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 is 893 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Blue Haven - San Remo will gain 67 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further 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 identified 13 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Expansion, Colongra Sporting Complex, Waratah Super Battery, and Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment. 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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate was 6.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. In June 2025, 5,369 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade has a particularly high employment share, at 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation, at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, while the 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 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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 that 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 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,788 (median) and $62,713 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Blue Haven - San Remo, between the 27th and 36th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 37.5% of the community (4,361 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise 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, 96.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Sydney metro had 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Blue Haven - San Remo was 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.3% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's $1,900 but slightly below the Australian average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Blue Haven - San Remo was $400, higher than Sydney metro's $385 and above 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 make up 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, which is 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 educational challenges with 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 (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 34.2%. Educational participation is high at 29.8%, including 11.5% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Blue Haven-San Remo's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,802 students. Educational provision follows conventional lines, divided between two primary and two 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 area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 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 medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.9 and 10.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 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 are broadly similar to 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, surveyed in June-August 2016, had low cultural diversity: 89.6% were Australian-born, 92.1% were citizens, and 95.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 49.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 56.2%. Ancestry showed Australians at 33.1%, English at 30.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 6.9%.

Notably, Maltese (1.0% vs 1.0%), Maori (0.9% vs 0.6%), and Samoan (0.2% vs 0.1%) were disproportionately represented compared to regional averages.

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 considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven - San Remo has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.5% to 5.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.1% to 11.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Blue Haven - San Remo. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 105%, adding 204 residents to reach a total of 399. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 97% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 35-44 age cohorts.