West Haven

NSW 2443 · Port Macquarie-Hastings

1,139 (2021) → 1,237 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,139

Population

$741K

Median house (2026)Low sales volume

100

Safety score

Transport score

West Haven is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2443, about 289km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $741K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Haven has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

289.3 km

To Sydney CBD

4.6 km

To coast

$600/wk

Median rent (house)

7.3 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,139

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA population (est. 2025)90,351

Median household income (weekly)$940

vs NSW median-49.2%

Median taxable income (individual)$44,146/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -26%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2443 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher23.0%

Born in Australia82.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse360 / 0 / 153

Top countries of birth: England (7.2%), New Zealand (1.05%), Germany (0.61%), Netherlands (0.61%), Scotland (0.61%)

Top languages: German (0.44%), Hindi (0.35%), Thai (0.35%), Korean (0.26%), Polish (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$741K

Median house (2026)Low volume: 11 sales in 12 months

$549K

Median unit (2026)Low volume: 5 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $450 wk

Rental yield (house)4.2%

Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling88/100k

Motor vehicle theft0/100k

Domestic assault263/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 18 (all categories, latest year)1,580 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (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)

St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1011
Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 991
North Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 997
Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 962
Kendall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 936
Herons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 919
Lake Cathie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1007

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationKendall (7.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.1% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

18.5%

Construction

12.5%

Education & Training

11.2%

Retail Trade

10.7%

Accommodation & Food Services

8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

19.0°C

Winter max

1,500mm

Rainfall/yr

6.9h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets

30 in suburbCafes/Rest.

30 in suburbParks

3Playgrounds

2Pools

20 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

50 in suburbGPs

20 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

19Sports fields

1Vets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachPilot Beach (4.8 km)

Nearest hospitalWauchope District Memorial Hospital (20.6 km)

Nearest vet1.7 km

Nearest airportPort Macquarie (23.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.88

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km5

In this suburb0

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 Growth

Annual growth rate2.08%

Projected population 20411,283

Projected households 2041593

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Laurieton$951K0transport Lakewood$740K0transport North Haven$965K0transport DeauvilleData not available0transport Dunbogan$908K0transport Grants BeachData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about West Haven

Is West Haven safe?

West Haven has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,580 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in West Haven?

In West Haven, the median house price is $741K and the median unit price is $549K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is West Haven from Sydney CBD?

West Haven is about 289.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in West Haven?

West Haven has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Haven?

West Haven has a transport score of 0/100.