Blue Haven at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
6,563
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Blue Haven.
The postcode for Blue Haven is 2262 (NSW).
Blue Haven (2262) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Blue Haven has roughly 6,563 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blue Haven scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blue Haven's population at 6,563, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,563
Median age
33
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
6,563
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
295
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Blue Haven.
Local schools for Blue Haven
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Government School Catchment
Blue Haven Public School
Northlakes Public School
Northlakes High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blue Haven.
- What is the Blue Haven postcode?
- Blue Haven is in the 2262 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Blue Haven?
- Blue Haven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2262, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blue Haven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Blue Haven?
- There are 20 schools serving Blue Haven on this page, including The Lakes College, Blue Haven Public School, Northlakes Public School.
- How walkable is Blue Haven?
- Blue Haven has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blue Haven?
- Blue Haven is close to San Remo, Doyalson, Charmhaven, Lake Haven, Colongra.
- What is the population of Blue Haven?
- The population of Blue Haven is approximately 6,563 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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