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Population
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, the estimated population for the Blue Haven statistical area (Lv2) is around 6,767. This figure reflects an increase of 204 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,563. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,675 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 2,685 persons per square kilometer, placing Blue Haven (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.1% since census is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 3.7%. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
Population projections for Blue Haven (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Blue Haven (SA2) is anticipated to grow by 28 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.5% in total over the 17-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Blue Haven according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Blue Haven has averaged around 5 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 29 homes were approved, with another 4 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 3.4 new residents arriving annually per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.
Demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $338,000. Commercial approvals this year total $2,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blue Haven has 80.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Development activity has picked up recently but remains below national average, suggesting possible planning constraints.
New development consists of 57.0% standalone homes and 43.0% medium-high density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. This is a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 97.0% houses. The location has approximately 900 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Blue Haven is projected to grow by 32 residents (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Blue Haven has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Charmhaven Master-Planned Housing Community, Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant, Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, and Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical infrastructure project designed to transition the region from coal-based power to renewable energy. The project involves upgrading approximately 85km of existing 132kV sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook, constructing two new substations (Sandy Creek and Antiene), and modernizing existing network assets. These upgrades will provide an additional 1GW of network transfer capacity by 2028, enabling the connection of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Ausgrid, as the appointed network operator, is responsible for the design, financing, and construction, with early works beginning in 2025 and major construction commencing in early 2026.
Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
An $82.5 million major upgrade to the Mardi Water Treatment Plant to enhance drinking water quality and security for over 210,000 residents. Key works include the construction of a new Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) clarifier, flocculation tanks, and upgraded chemical dosing facilities to handle poor raw water conditions such as algal blooms and high turbidity. The project will ensure a reliable supply of up to 160 million litres of water per day.
Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant
A proposed 30 ML/day reverse osmosis desalination plant to be built adjacent to the existing Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant. The project is a key drought response initiative under the Central Coast Water Security Plan, designed to be 'plan ready' with approvals in place for rapid construction if dam levels fall below critical triggers (currently 45% storage). It features a direct ocean intake structure located offshore between Noraville and Magenta to minimize beach impact and will provide a climate-independent water supply for up to 250,000 residents.
Greater Warnervale Structure Plan
A long-term strategic framework adopted by Central Coast Council in July 2024 to manage growth in the northern Central Coast over the next 20 years. The plan facilitates an expected population increase from 20,000 to approximately 57,000 residents, supported by 10,130 new dwellings. Key features include the establishment of two neighborhood centres, employment land development, and significant environmental protections for Porters Creek Wetland. As of 2026, the plan serves as the primary guidance for ongoing precinct-level rezonings and local infrastructure priority lists.
High Speed Rail - Newcastle to Sydney (Stage 1)
The first stage of Australia's High Speed Rail network involves a 194km dedicated rail line connecting Newcastle to Sydney. The project features trains reaching speeds of 320 km/h on surface sections and 200 km/h in tunnels, aiming to reduce travel time to approximately one hour. Following the 2025 business case evaluation, the project has moved into a two-year Development Phase focusing on design refinement (to 40% maturity), securing planning approvals, and corridor preservation. The route includes approximately 115km of tunneling and six planned stations: Broadmeadow, Lake Macquarie, Gosford, Sydney Central, Parramatta, and Western Sydney International Airport.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
State-wide NSW planning reforms to enable diverse low and mid-rise housing, including dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, and apartment buildings up to 6 storeys. The policy applies to residential zones within 800m of 171 nominated transport hubs and town centres. Stage 1 (dual occupancies) commenced 1 July 2024, and Stage 2 (mid-rise apartments and terraces) commenced 28 February 2025. In June 2025, further amendments adjusted aircraft noise thresholds and clarified storey definitions to expand the policy's reach. The initiative is expected to facilitate approximately 112,000 additional homes by 2030.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the aging V-set fleet across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect consortium, the trains feature 2x2 seating, charging ports, dedicated luggage/bicycle spaces, and enhanced accessibility with wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8, or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024 and the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025. South Coast Line services are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and extensive corridor upgrades such as platform extensions and signaling modifications.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades
Program of upgrades to existing intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney to reduce travel times and improve reliability. Current scope includes timetable and service changes under the Rail Service Improvement Program, targeted network upgrades (signalling, power, station works) and the introduction of the Mariyung intercity fleet on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, alongside Federal planning led by the High Speed Rail Authority for a dedicated Sydney-Newcastle high speed corridor.
Employment
Blue Haven shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Blue Haven has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, strongly represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 6.4% with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.
As of September 2025, there are 3,178 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.2%, above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while professional & technical services are under-represented at 2.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.
The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the past year, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force by 3.2%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Blue Haven suburb's median taxpayer income was $50,272 and average was $57,543 in financial year 2023, according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,726 (median) and $62,641 (average). In the 2021 Census, Blue Haven's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly between 31st and 41st percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 39.7% of locals (2,686 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blue Haven stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,794, lower than Sydney metro's $1,900. Median weekly rent in Blue Haven was $420, higher than Sydney metro's $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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Blue Haven features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Blue Haven faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 8.5%, significantly lower than 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 prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (33.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.2% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.0% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within Blue Haven, consisting of buses. These are serviced by 19 routes providing 629 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically at 157 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 89 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 substantially higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately half (50%) of Blue Haven's total population (~3,365 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.
Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.5% and 10.3% of residents respectively. Despite this, 62.2% of Blue Haven residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 61.5%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.4% (974 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 22.3%, but health outcomes among this age group require more attention due to the challenges they face.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
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 was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 88.5% of its population born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Blue Haven is Christianity, comprising 51.5% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.1%), English (29.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.5%). Notably, Maori (1.1%) and Maltese (1.0%) are overrepresented compared to their regional averages of 0.6% and 1.0%, respectively. Lebanese people are also more prevalent in Blue Haven at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
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 now, the age group of 35 to 44 years has increased from 12.1% to 12.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.6% to 11.1%. By 2041, Blue Haven's population is forecasted to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 134 residents to reach a total of 520. This growth is part of an ongoing demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 96% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, the age groups of 55 to 64 and 35 to 44 are expected to experience population declines.