Charmhaven vs Lake Haven
The verdict
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $819K versus $823K in Lake Haven. Lake Haven is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 7.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Haven rates higher (47 vs 29/100 in Charmhaven).
Scores
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 49 |
| Transport | 49 | 46 |
| Education | 33 | 30 |
| Liveability | 65 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,501 | 3,529 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,392 | $1,023 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Charmhaven High Growth · Lake Haven Stable
Property
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $819K | $823K |
| Median unit price | $627K | $665K |
| House price YoY | 17.2% | 12.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 29 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 520 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 560 | 198 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 1,048 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,075 | 14,905 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charmhaven · Lake Haven
Transport
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 242 | 237 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 75.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Charmhaven | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,501 | 3,529 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,847 | 3,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,412 | 3,828 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charmhaven or Lake Haven?
Lake Haven has the higher residential safety score (Charmhaven 29/100 vs Lake Haven 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Charmhaven or Lake Haven?
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $819K versus $823K.
Which has better public transport, Charmhaven or Lake Haven?
Charmhaven has the higher transport score (Charmhaven 49/100 vs Lake Haven 46/100).
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