North Haven
NSW 2443 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
1,619 (2021) → 1,758 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Haven is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2443, about 291km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $810K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. North Haven has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.2%), New Zealand (1.11%), Scotland (0.86%), Indonesia (0.49%), Netherlands (0.43%)
Top languages: Hindi (0.62%), Cantonese (0.25%), Indonesian (0.25%)
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 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Haven Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1019
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 981
- Lake Cathie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1011
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 955
- Herons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 916
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Haven
Is North Haven safe?
North Haven has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 6,053 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Haven?
In North Haven, the median house price is $810K and the median unit price is $486K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is North Haven from Sydney CBD?
North Haven is about 290.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in North Haven?
North Haven has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Haven?
North Haven has a transport score of 0/100.