Lake Haven, NSW 2263
Central Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2263
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Median house price
$837,500
+8.8% over the past year.
Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Lake Haven at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 3,529
- Median age 49
Prices: Median of 76 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2263), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Lake Haven
Houses change hands at $837,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (76 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 67% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $168,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Lake Haven on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2263)
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What to know about Lake Haven
Lake Haven (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $837,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,160 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 28/100
- Transit
- 70/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.73% (median rent $600/wk against a $837,500 price tag). Units yield 9.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.73%
- On the $837,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.48%
- On the $274,320 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +8.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
219 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,160 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Lake Haven
- What is the median house price in Lake Haven?
- The median house price in Lake Haven, NSW 2263 is $837,500 (median of 76 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +8.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Lake Haven?
- A useful starting point is the Lake Haven median house price of $837,500 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Lake Haven a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Lake Haven is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2263), June 2026) against the median house price of $837,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Lake Haven is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Central Coast Council area, NSW 2263.
- What is the average rent in Lake Haven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $500.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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