Blue Haven
NSW 2262 · Central Coast
6,563 (2021) → 6,754 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blue Haven is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2262, about 79km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $819K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Blue Haven has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2262 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.88%), New Zealand (1.55%), Philippines (0.88%), India (0.37%), Italy (0.34%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.72%), Tagalog (0.41%), Italian (0.38%), Filipino (0.24%), Arabic (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 843
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 905
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 917
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 923
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 984
- Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 955
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 937
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 913
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1042
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 979
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 942
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 988
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1054
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Haven
Is Blue Haven safe?
Blue Haven has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,977 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blue Haven?
In Blue Haven, the median house price is $819K and the median unit price is $489K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Blue Haven from Sydney CBD?
Blue Haven is about 78.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 206 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blue Haven?
Blue Haven has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 885 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blue Haven?
Blue Haven has a transport score of 60/100 and 37 bus stops.