Central Coast Council

Charmhaven

NSW2263

Charmhaven at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

2,501

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Charmhaven.

The postcode for Charmhaven is 2263 (NSW).

Charmhaven (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.

Charmhaven has roughly 2,501 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Charmhaven scores 4/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Charmhaven's population at 2,501, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,501

Median age

39

Family households

70%

Lone person

25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$375/wk

Owner occupied

67%

Renter occupied

31%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,501

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

327

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft123 (37.6%)
Against justice procedures40 (12.2%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment39 (11.9%)
Assault34 (10.4%)
Malicious damage to property27 (8.3%)

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.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Charmhaven.

Local schools for Charmhaven

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Blue Haven Public School

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Northlakes High School

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Gorokan 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Charmhaven.

What is the Charmhaven postcode?
Charmhaven is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
Where is Charmhaven?
Charmhaven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2263, in the Central Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Charmhaven?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $375.
What schools are in Charmhaven?
There are 20 schools serving Charmhaven on this page, including Blue Haven Public School, The Lakes College, Northlakes High School.
How walkable is Charmhaven?
Charmhaven has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Charmhaven?
Charmhaven is close to Lake Haven, Blue Haven, Woongarrah, San Remo, Wallarah.
What is the population of Charmhaven?
The population of Charmhaven is approximately 2,501 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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