Charmhaven
NSW 2263 · Central Coast
2,501 (2021) → 2,847 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Charmhaven is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2263, about 77km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $819K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 49/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Charmhaven has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.6%), New Zealand (1.88%), Thailand (0.68%), Ireland (0.64%), Philippines (0.56%)
Top languages: Thai (1%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.36%), Arabic (0.24%), Japan (0.24%), Indonesian (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 960 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 934
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 912
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 981
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 916
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 931
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 917
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1037
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 918
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 978
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 940
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 985
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1066
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Charmhaven
Is Charmhaven safe?
Charmhaven has a residential safety score of 29/100, 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 13,075 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Charmhaven?
In Charmhaven, the median house price is $819K and the median unit price is $627K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Charmhaven from Sydney CBD?
Charmhaven is about 76.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 242 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Charmhaven?
Charmhaven has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Charmhaven?
Charmhaven has a transport score of 49/100 and 43 bus stops.