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 Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 50 |
| Transport | 60 | 50 |
| Education | 30 | 33 |
| Liveability | 53 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,563 | 2,501 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,608 | $1,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 17.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.8% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blue Haven Moderate Growth · Charmhaven High Growth
Property
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $819K | $816K |
| Median unit price | $489K | $591K |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 560 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 560 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 686 | 600 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,977 | 11,435 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 885 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blue Haven · Charmhaven
Transport
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 206 | 201 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 11 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 78.6 km | 76.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blue Haven | Charmhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,563 | 2,501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,754 | 2,847 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,264 | 4,412 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 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).
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