Blue Haven

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

As of Nov 2025, Blue Haven's population is estimated at around 6,679, reflecting an increase of 116 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Blue Haven by AreaSearch in Jun 2024 was 6,672, with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,650 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Blue Haven's 1.8% growth since census is within 1.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.1%). Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 27 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Blue Haven has experienced around 2 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 14 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26.

On average, 7.1 new residents arrive per year for every dwelling constructed during these years. This significant demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $338,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven has significantly less development activity, 90.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development in Blue Haven consists of 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 97.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 1124 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Blue Haven is expected to grow by 119 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Blue Haven has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Charmhaven Master-Planned Housing Community, Central Coast Desalination Plant, Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, and Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade are key projects. The following details those most relevant.

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

Blue Haven's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.4% in the past year, showing an estimated growth of 1.2%.

As of June 2025, 3,133 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation similar at 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly strong, with a share 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, at 2.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 2.6%, leading to a unemployment rise of 1.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Blue Haven's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Blue Haven's median taxpayer income was $50,272 and average was $57,543 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average of $68,197 and Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest Blue Haven's median income could be approximately $56,611 and average $64,799, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranked household, family and personal incomes in Blue Haven modestly, between the 31st and 41st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 39.7% of locals (2,651 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Blue Haven, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile.

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

Blue Haven's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's structure of 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blue Haven stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 42.4% and rented ones 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,794, lower than Sydney metro's average of $1,900. Median weekly rent in Blue Haven was $420, higher than Sydney metro's figure of $385. Nationally, Blue Haven's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Blue Haven features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 34.0% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 20.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 8.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (33.8%). Educational participation is high at 30.2%, with 12.0% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 677 students: The Lakes College and Blue Haven Public School. The ICSEA score for educational conditions is 887. There's one primary and one secondary institution providing conventional education. School places per 100 residents are lower at 10.1 compared to the regional average of 13.6, with some students likely attending schools in nearby areas.

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

Blue Haven has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together offer 601 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents being an average of 157 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 85 trips per day across all routes, which works out to about 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Blue Haven is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Blue Haven faces significant health challenges with a higher prevalence of common conditions compared to average. Among older age cohorts, this prevalence is even greater.

Approximately half (50%) of Blue Haven's total population (~3,321 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, affecting 11.5% and 10.3% of residents respectively. However, 62.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 61.5%. Blue Haven has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.4% (961 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 22.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Blue Haven require more attention than those in the broader population.

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

Blue Haven's population showed limited cultural diversity, with 88.5% born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 51.5%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.1%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (33.1%), English (29.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.5%) were the top groups. Notable divergences included Maori (1.1% vs regional 0.6%), Maltese (1.0% vs regional 1.0%), and Lebanese (0.5% vs regional 0.2%).

Blue Haven's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Blue Haven has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the age group 35-44 has increased from 12.1% to 12.8%, while the age group 45-54 has decreased from 12.6% to 11.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Blue Haven. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 139 residents to reach a total of 520. This growth is part of an ongoing demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 93% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the age groups 35-44 and 15-24 are expected to experience population declines.