West Haven at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,139
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about West Haven.
The postcode for West Haven is 2443 (NSW).
West Haven (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
West Haven has roughly 1,139 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
West Haven scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Haven's population at 1,139, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,139
Median age
67
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,139
Median age: 67
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Haven.
Local schools for West Haven
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Government School Catchment
Laurieton Public School
North Haven Public School
Camden Haven High School
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Frequently asked
About West Haven.
- What is the West Haven postcode?
- West Haven is in the 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is West Haven?
- West Haven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2443, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Haven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in West Haven?
- There are 7 schools serving West Haven on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Laurieton Public School, North Haven Public School.
- How walkable is West Haven?
- West Haven has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near West Haven?
- West Haven is close to Laurieton, Lakewood, North Brother, North Haven, Dunbogan.
- What is the population of West Haven?
- The population of West Haven is approximately 1,139 (2021 Census). The median age is 67.
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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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