SuburbCheck

Blue Haven vs Charmhaven

The verdict

Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $819K in Blue Haven. Blue Haven rates higher for transport (60 vs 50). Charmhaven rates higher for liveability (65 vs 53). Charmhaven has a shorter estimated CBD commute (201 vs 206 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blue Haven rates higher (68 vs 28/100 in Charmhaven).

Scores

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Blue HavenCharmhaven
Overall4950
Transport6050
Education3033
Liveability5365

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Population6,5632,501
Median age3339
Median household income (wk)$1,608$1,392
Bachelor degree or higher14.4%17.4%
Born in Australia85.8%85.3%
Avg household size2.92.6

Growth: Blue Haven Moderate Growth · Charmhaven High Growth

Property

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Median house price$819K$816K
Median unit price$489K$591K
House price YoY5.5%6.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)3.6%4.0%
Days on market (house)4750

Median price history

Safety

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Residential safety score6828
Break & enter dwelling /100k137560
Motor vehicle theft /100k91560
Domestic assault /100k686600
Total incidents /100k (all)3,97711,435

Total incidents over time

Schools

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA885Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Blue Haven · Charmhaven

Transport

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Transport score6050
Train stations00
Bus stops3743
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)206201
Nearest train station (km)3.7 km4.9 km

Liveability

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks112
Playgrounds62
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.9 km7.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)78.6 km76.7 km
Nearest beach (km)6.9 km7.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km4.1 km

Population & growth

Blue HavenCharmhaven
Population (2021)6,5632,501
Estimated 20256,7542,847
Projected 20417,2644,412
Annual growth rate0.72%3.29%

Common questions

Which is safer, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?

Blue Haven has the higher residential safety score (Blue Haven 68/100 vs Charmhaven 28/100).

Which is more affordable, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?

Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $819K.

Which has better public transport, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?

Blue Haven has the higher transport score (Blue Haven 60/100 vs Charmhaven 50/100).

Try another comparison

Compare two suburbs

Blue Haven

You might also want to compare