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Blue Haven - San Remo has an estimated 11,767 residents, up 4.2% since the 2021 Census, with 90 projects tracked in the area around Blue Haven - San Remo.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 78 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Blue Haven - San Remo Statistical Area (Lv2) in NSW, Australia, is recognised for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic coastal landscapes, clean waterways, and welcoming community. As of the latest population estimate date of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the area to be approximately 11,767.
Demographically, the community is characterised by an elevated proportion 0 to 4yo and a high proportion of children, alongside a lower education level and limited expansion patterns in overall population growth.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 78 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Blue Haven - San Remo Statistical Area (Lv2) in NSW, Australia, is recognised for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic coastal landscapes, clean waterways, and welcoming community. As of the latest population estimate date of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the area to be approximately 11,767.
Demographically, the community is characterised by an elevated proportion 0 to 4yo and a high proportion of children, alongside a lower education level and limited expansion patterns in overall population growth.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,010 in 2001 and 11,723 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,767 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 15.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 37.5%.
Blue Haven - San Remo ranks in the 62nd percentile nationally for sales activity and the 52nd for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Blue Haven - San Remo is $597 a week, up 3.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 24% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.7%.
24% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $403 in 2017, $623 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Tandara Close, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $765,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Taronga Avenue, San Remo NSW 2262 | $800,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 8 White Swan Avenue, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $875,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 13 Weonga Place, San Remo NSW 2262 | $682,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 39 Iluka Avenue, San Remo NSW 2262 | $862,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 52 Roper Road, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $860,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 37 Goorama Avenue, San Remo NSW 2262 | $710,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Mogo Close, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $970,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 28 Timbara Crescent, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $790,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 57 McKellar Boulevard, Blue Haven NSW 2262 | $735,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 3 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 7 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $820,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $597 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $850k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $526k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $820,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 3 Jul 2026 to 7 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $623 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $499 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 5.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wyong | $630 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyong, over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Coast | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Coast, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 55 tracked applications: 26 approved, 17 under assessment, 12 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 90 projects in and around Blue Haven - San Remo, 21 of them under construction.
A multi-stage masterplanned community lifestyle precinct development spanning over 45 hectares adjacent to Doyalson RSL. The project features 360 retirement living villas, a new community centre, golf clubhouse, medical centre, childcare facility, service station, food outlets, hotel accommodation, and associated civil infrastructure.
The Colongra Sporting Complex is a new sporting and recreation facility on Scenic Drive at Colongra on the northern Central Coast, serving the growing areas of San Remo, Blue Haven, Halekulani and Budgewoi.
Central Coast Council, in partnership with BMD Constructions, is executing a major $144 million capital upgrade of the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant.
One of the world's largest battery energy storage systems with a capacity of 850 MW and 1,680 MWh, located at the former Munmorah Power Station site.
A $144 million major upgrade to the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on the northern Central Coast, the largest contract ever awarded by Central Coast Council. Delivered by BMD Constructions, the project will increase treatment capacity to service 75,000 Equivalent Persons (EP) with provisions for future expansion to 150,000 EP.
An active transport infrastructure program delivered by Central Coast Council and Transport for NSW establishing key missing shared pathway and cycleway connections across Lake Haven, Charmhaven, and Warnervale along Pacific Highway, Sparks Road, and Louisiana Road to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity to major town centres, local schools, and…
A major 540-hectare rezoning and urban expansion precinct across Hamlyn Terrace and Warnervale, creating up to 1,848 new residential dwellings, employment lands, neighbourhood commercial shops, and conservation corridors.
Planning proposal to rezone approximately 87 hectares of land adjacent to Charmhaven and the M1 Pacific Motorway from RU6 Transition to employment and environmental conservation zones[cite: 1].
Long-term planning and asset improvement program for Lake Haven Centre, a single-level sub-regional shopping centre owned by Vicinity Centres. The centre has 43,205 sqm of gross lettable area, 5.7 million annual visits, and is anchored by Kmart, Aldi, Coles and Woolworths with an adjoining business park.
Landcorp NSW master-planned residential community at Woongarrah on the NSW Central Coast, offering staged land releases and house and land packages with access to Warnervale Station, the M1 motorway, local schools and parkland.
Master-planned residential infill precinct across Precincts A, B, and C in Hamlyn Terrace providing target housing density, bushland protection corridors, local parks, and connected pedestrian networks.
Third.i Group in partnership with Evolve Housing has proposed a major masterplanned community spanning a substantial land parcel situated between Pacific Highway and Arizona Road in Charmhaven.
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Estimated completion year of the 60 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 12, 2027 14, 2028 16, 2029 6, 2030 4, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 4. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 55 substantial development applications lodged in and around Blue Haven - San Remo over the period covered (about 4.3 years), 45 in the last 12 months; 17 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 3, 2023 2, 2024 3, 2025 2, 2026 (to Oct) 45.
Key application 5 David Street, Doyalson Industrial | $29m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 55 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 45 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 22 | ABS building approvals | 34th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 26 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 17 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 include: Doyalson RSL Masterplanned Community Precinct (Under Assessment); Doyalson Wyee RSL Club Masterplan (The Doylo Redevelopment) (Approved); Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant Major Upgrade (Construction); Colongra Sporting Complex (Planning); and Precinct 7A Urban Release Area (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Sports & Recreation, and Communities, among others.
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Blue Haven - San Remo compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 area has seen 54 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Blue Haven - San Remo SA2's current population of 11,767 has been supported by 22 approvals on average over recent years.
The Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has seen 1.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 464 people in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 22, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has grown by approximately 321 people, while 112 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,767 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 561 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,290 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 477 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 20.98 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,767 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,723 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The blue haven - san remo sa2 has added approximately 477 people and shown a 4.22% increase from the 11,290 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is estimated at 561 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (70.8%), Overseas migration (29.2%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 70.8% of overall population gains.
Blue Haven - San Remo hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 16th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 22.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 50.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 34 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 15.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 34 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Blue Haven - San Remo is 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 0 - 4 group, making up 7.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 12.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (7.9% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 22.1% of the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.2% of the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,595 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 39th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $63,280 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,497 | 2021 Census, weekly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $691 | 2021 Census, weekly | 26th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 12.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,647 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 24.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is approximately $60,206. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,595.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is approximately $67,317. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $63,280.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is approximately $60,206 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,595 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is approximately $67,317 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $63,280 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2's households (~37.5% / 1,468 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 37.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $1,497/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $1,647/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $691/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,595 with the average level standing at $63,280. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $60,206 (median) and $67,317 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $5,210 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The blue haven - san remo sa2's disposable income is $5,210 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Blue Haven - San Remo has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 64.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,443 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,493 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,837 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has approximately 5,443 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 stands at 6.8%, which is 2.6 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (18.2% of employment), retail trade (14.7%), and construction (12.6%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is 64.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The blue haven - san remo sa2 shows notable specialisation in retail trade, which employs 14.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The blue haven - san remo sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
Blue Haven - San Remo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 8.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 34.2% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 49.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.5% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
8.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
49.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The blue haven - san remo sa2 ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 are: Certificate (34.2%), Advanced Diploma (8.7%), Bachelor Degree (6.2%).
29.8% of the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.5% in primary school, 8.4% in secondary school, 2.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is 901, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,802 students.
The blue haven - san remo sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Blue Haven - San Remo features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.6% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 31.1% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 21.0% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,913 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,078 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 76.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 had 3,913 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.2% to an estimated 4,078 households today.
The average household size in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 76.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.6%), group households (3.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,997 family households, couples with children account for 31.1% of all households, couples without children at home 23.2%, and single parent families 21.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 36.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.6% of all households in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.6% of households, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.3% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.1% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 89.6% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
Blue Haven - San Remo was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 95.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Blue Haven - San Remo was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.7% of people in Blue Haven - San Remo. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Blue Haven - San Remo are Australian, comprising 33.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 30.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 6.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 1.3%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Blue Haven - San Remo (vs 1.0% across Greater Sydney), Maori at 0.9% (vs 0.4%) and Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.5%).
10.4% of the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
4.7% of the population in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
6.9% of the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
92.1% of the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Blue Haven - San Remo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 32.4% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.3% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.5% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.3% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 26.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 89th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, 26.3% of homes are owned outright, 41.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 32.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.5% of dwellings in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 are houses.
In the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, 1.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 stands at 26.3%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $1,733, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is $1,277, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 26.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 26.7% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 consists of 96.5% detached houses, 2.3% semi-detached dwellings, 1.0% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Blue Haven - San Remo consumes approximately 19.7% of median household income ($6,482 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Blue Haven - San Remo show attached dwellings contributing 50% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 50% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Blue Haven - San Remo is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 24th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 61.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 67.0% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
Around 49.3% of people in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, 8.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
10.3% of people in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.4% of the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2, 49.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 52 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 74 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 59th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 957 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 159 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 46 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 16.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 74 public transport stops within the Blue Haven - San Remo SA2.
The Blue Haven - San Remo SA2 has 957 weekly trips across 46 routes, averaging 136 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 176 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 504 m away and the nearest GP 632 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 74 stops nearby, 957 weekly trips, access rating 52 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 30 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 30th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 504 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 632 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 660 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 818 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 3.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 189 places in Blue Haven - San Remo, about 4.9 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Blue Haven - San Remo compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Blue Haven - San Remo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Blue Haven - San Remo's resilient property market has recorded 202 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% vacant land transactions.
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 hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Blue Haven - San Remo has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
Blue Haven - San Remo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Blue Haven - San Remo features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
Health performance in Blue Haven - San Remo is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Blue Haven - San Remo has an estimated 11,767 residents, up 4.2% since the 2021 Census, with 90 projects tracked in the area around Blue Haven - San Remo.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Blue Haven - San Remo.
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Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (102021045). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Blue Haven - San Remo from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Blue Haven - San Remo with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.