Lake Haven
NSW 2263 · Central Coast
3,529 (2021) → 3,575 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lake Haven is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2263, about 75km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $856K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lake Haven has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2263 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), New Zealand (2.07%), Philippines (1.19%), Scotland (0.77%), Germany (0.62%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.62%), Spanish (0.54%), Hindi (0.45%), Tagalog (0.45%), Thai (0.34%)
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
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 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 913
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 984
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 942
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 979
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 917
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1042
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 905
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 843
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 927
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 4kmICSEA 941
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 953
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 988
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Haven
Is Lake Haven safe?
Lake Haven has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 12,667 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lake Haven?
In Lake Haven, the median house price is $856K and the median unit price is $665K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Lake Haven from Sydney CBD?
Lake Haven is about 75.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 197 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lake Haven?
Lake Haven has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 923 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lake Haven?
Lake Haven has a transport score of 46/100 and 32 bus stops.