Blue Haven vs Charmhaven
Blue Haven (median $807,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Charmhaven ($823,500). Over the past year, Blue Haven (+9.7%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Charmhaven (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
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Blue Haven and Charmhaven side by side
| Measure | Blue Haven | Charmhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $807,500 | $823,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.7% | +8.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,563 | 2,501 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1153 mm | 1160 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Blue Haven scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Haven (954) sits above Charmhaven (943).
- For buyers
- Blue Haven is the lower entry point at $807,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Blue Haven carries both higher gross yield (4.06% vs 3.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Blue Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 943). Blue Haven also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Haven vs Charmhaven: common questions
Is Blue Haven or Charmhaven cheaper to buy in?
Blue Haven has the lower median house price at $807,500, roughly 2% below Charmhaven ($823,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?
Over the past 12 months, Blue Haven grew +9.7% vs +8.6% in Charmhaven, a gap of 1.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Blue Haven or Charmhaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Haven scores 954 vs 943 in Charmhaven. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?
Blue Haven scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blue Haven or Charmhaven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.06% in Blue Haven vs 3.79% in Charmhaven. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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