Lake Haven at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,529
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lake Haven.
The postcode for Lake Haven is 2263 (NSW).
Lake Haven (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Lake Haven has roughly 3,529 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lake Haven scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. 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 Lake Haven's population at 3,529, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,529
Median age
49
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,529
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
526
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.
28
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Haven.
Local schools for Lake Haven
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Government School Catchment
Gorokan High School
Woongarrah Public School
Gorokan Public 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 Lake Haven.
- What is the Lake Haven postcode?
- Lake Haven is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Lake Haven?
- Lake Haven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2263, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Haven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Lake Haven?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Haven on this page, including Gorokan High School, Woongarrah Public School, Gorokan Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Haven?
- Lake Haven has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lake Haven?
- Lake Haven is close to Charmhaven, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace, Kanwal, Woongarrah.
- What is the population of Lake Haven?
- The population of Lake Haven is approximately 3,529 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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