Blue Haven vs San Remo
The verdict
San Remo is more affordable, with a median house price of $808K versus $819K in Blue Haven. Blue Haven rates higher for transport (60 vs 55). San Remo is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blue Haven rates higher (68 vs 37/100 in San Remo).
Scores
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 47 |
| Transport | 60 | 55 |
| Education | 30 | 29 |
| Liveability | 53 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,563 | 4,434 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,608 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.8% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Blue Haven Moderate Growth · San Remo Moderate Growth
Property
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $819K | $808K |
| Median unit price | $489K | $580K |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | 16.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 686 | 1,466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,977 | 10,036 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 885 | 911 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blue Haven · San Remo
Transport
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 206 | 206 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 78.6 km | 78.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Blue Haven | San Remo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,563 | 4,434 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,754 | 4,563 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,264 | 4,908 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blue Haven or San Remo?
Blue Haven has the higher residential safety score (Blue Haven 68/100 vs San Remo 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Blue Haven or San Remo?
San Remo is more affordable, with a median house price of $808K versus $819K.
Which has better schools, Blue Haven or San Remo?
San Remo has a higher average school ICSEA (Blue Haven 885 vs San Remo 911; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blue Haven or San Remo?
Blue Haven has the higher transport score (Blue Haven 60/100 vs San Remo 55/100).
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