Blue Haven
With 96.9% of homes being separate houses, Blue Haven is shaped more by detached family living than by apartments or townhouses. Its population of 6,563 has a median age of 33, which is 7.0 years below the national comparison, while 51.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. The suburb covers only 2.52 square kilometres at a density of 2,599.7 people per square kilometre, creating a compact but low-rise setting. Car use is high at 72.7%, although 20.0% work from home. Compared with nearby Lake Haven and Gorokan, Blue Haven has a mortgage-belt profile, with 42.2% of households paying a mortgage and 30.9% renting. Its practical appeal comes from family-sized housing and moderate household costs, while lower university participation and an IRSAD decile of 1 point to socioeconomic pressures.
Population
6,563
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,608/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
Blue Haven suits buyers who prioritise detached space over apartment living. The typical housing mix is strongly family oriented, with 43.4% of dwellings containing 3 bedrooms and 51.3% containing 4 or more, compared with only 1.2% apartments and 1.7% semi-detached homes. Ownership is split between 26.2% of households owning outright, 42.2% with a mortgage and 30.9% renting. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,794, while median weekly rent is $420, giving buyers a useful comparison between ownership and leasing costs. Mortgage payments represent 25.8% of household income and rent represents 26.1%, with neither flagged as housing stress. The separate-house share is much higher than attached housing because the suburb was developed around conventional family dwellings. Buyers should compare drainage, renovation quality, school enrolment zones and travel times street by street, especially when weighing Blue Haven against denser nearby Lake Haven.
For Buyers
Blue Haven suits buyers who prioritise detached space over apartment living. The typical housing mix is strongly family oriented, with 43.4% of dwellings containing 3 bedrooms and 51.3% containing 4 or more, compared with only 1.2% apartments and 1.7% semi-detached homes. Ownership is split between 26.2% of households owning outright, 42.2% with a mortgage and 30.9% renting. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,794, while median weekly rent is $420, giving buyers a useful comparison between ownership and leasing costs. Mortgage payments represent 25.8% of household income and rent represents 26.1%, with neither flagged as housing stress. The separate-house share is much higher than attached housing because the suburb was developed around conventional family dwellings. Buyers should compare drainage, renovation quality, school enrolment zones and travel times street by street, especially when weighing Blue Haven against denser nearby Lake Haven.
For Investors
Blue Haven presents a rental market supported by family-sized detached homes, but investors should balance demand with measured capital-growth expectations. Renting accounts for 30.9% of households, median weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 4.2%, which is a more balanced leasing position compared with a very tight rental market. The housing stock is 96.9% separate houses, so tenant demand is likely to be especially sensitive to yard space, bedrooms and maintenance quality. Twenty-three development matters were recorded over 12 months, including new dwellings, a secondary dwelling and a subdivision-related modification, which may add competition or improve local amenity. Growth is forecast at 0.61% annually and overseas migration is the primary driver. Compared with owner-occupier demand, the 30.9% rental share gives investors a meaningful tenant base, but the suburb's IRSAD decile of 1 and household income percentile of 52.9 suggest careful screening of yield, upkeep and affordability.
Development Activity
Total DAs
110
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-14.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Blue Haven
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Blue Haven has a young resident base, with a median age of 33, or 7.0 years below the national comparison. Its average household size is 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national figure, reflecting a strong family presence: 42.0% of families are couples with children and 25.3% are one-parent families. Overseas-born residents account for 11.5%, which is 10.1 percentage points below the national comparison, while university participation is 12.8%, or 17.3 points below national levels. English ancestry is recorded for 2,782 residents, followed by Irish at 590 and Scottish at 586, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning cultural pattern. Christianity accounts for 3,198 residents and no religion for 2,872. Residential stability is relatively high, with 77.5% staying at the same address over the reference period, because established family networks and detached housing encourage longer tenure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.9%
Houses
1.7%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Blue Haven's housing profile is unusually concentrated in detached dwellings: 96.9% are separate houses, compared with 1.2% apartments and 1.7% semi-detached homes. Larger floor plans dominate, with 51.3% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 43.4% containing 3 bedrooms. Tenure is divided between 26.2% outright ownership, 42.2% mortgages and 30.9% renting, so the suburb combines an established owner base with a substantial tenant market. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, this stock requires buyers and landlords to budget for gardens, roofs and other freestanding-house maintenance. Weekly rent is $420 and the monthly mortgage figure is $1,794; rent-to-income is 26.1% and mortgage-to-income is 25.8%, with neither measure flagged as stress. Household size averages 2.9 people, higher than the national comparison by 0.4, which helps explain the prevalence of 3 and 4-plus-bedroom homes.
Mortgage / mo
$1,794
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $420.
$620
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $630 · units $480
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$714
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
98
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.0%
Couples with children
30.9%
Couples, no children
25.3%
Single parent
1,856
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Blue Haven's largest industry at 24.3%, employing 391 people, followed by construction at 12.6% and 203 people, retail at 9.7% and 156, education at 7.5% and 121, and public administration at 7.4% and 119. The main occupations are trades with 447 workers, community and personal services with 445, labourers with 392, clerical and administration with 362, and sales with 346. Employment is mixed: 60.9% participate in the labour force, unemployment is 6.0%, and 52.4% of employed residents work full time. Household income is $1,608 per week, at the 52.9 percentile, close to the national midpoint, but university participation is 12.8%, well below the national comparison. SEIFA results explain the contrast: IEO is decile 1, IER decile 4, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 1. Lower education and occupational advantage likely contribute to socioeconomic disadvantage despite mid-ranked household income.
Unemployment
6.0%
Labour Force
3,058
Unemployed
183
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.4%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
60.9%
Employed
2,875
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.8%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
11.5%
Dwellings
2,231
Transport to Work
Blue Haven is compact at 2.52 square kilometres and has a density of 2,599.7 people per square kilometre. Daily movement is car-led: 72.7% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.2% using public transport and 0.6% walking or cycling. This pattern reflects limited active and public transport options, while the 20.0% working-from-home share may reduce commuting for some households. Blue Haven Public School provides a local government primary option, and families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across nearby streets. Compared with transport access, socioeconomic conditions are the bigger livability consideration: IRSAD is in decile 1, IEO is decile 1 and 8.3% of residents, or 524 people, need assistance with core activities. A current safety decision should include NSW Police information and visits at different times, rather than relying on housing or demographic characteristics as a proxy for crime.
Drive
72.7%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
20.0%
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+71 people/yr)
EstablishedBlue Haven's growth outlook is measured rather than rapid. The annual trend is 0.61%, while population change across the wider area is 4.7% over 10 years. Compared with that longer-term change, the annual rate points to gradual expansion rather than a sudden population surge. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while the demographic trajectory is labelled Declining young: the young share has fallen by 3.5 percentage points and the senior share has increased by 2.0 points. Rent growth of 42.9% indicates that housing costs have moved materially, although affordability remains classified as Stable, shifting from 58.7 in 2011 to 57.9 in 2021. Real income growth is 17.8%. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current measure is score 0, labelled Not gentrifying, while another shift indicator records a score of 34 and Early signs. This suggests gradual change without a clear transformation of the suburb's established housing base.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+45
Net Internal / yr
-91
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blue Haven compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Haven a good suburb to live in?
Blue Haven can suit buyers seeking detached family housing, with a median age of 33, 96.9% separate houses and 51.3% four-plus-bedroom homes. Compared with denser locations, daily life is more car-dependent because 72.7% drive to work.
What is the median house price in Blue Haven?
Check current Blue Haven sales for the median house price and separate the results by dwelling type. The suburb is 96.9% detached, with 43.4% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 51.3% having 4 or more, so the housing mix can materially affect the median.
What schools are in Blue Haven?
Blue Haven Public School is the named local option, providing government primary education. Families should confirm the current enrolment zone for the exact address because boundaries can change and may not align neatly with the suburb boundary. Blue Haven has 1 listed local school.
Is Blue Haven safe?
Use current NSW Police crime information and inspect the area at different times before deciding. A suburb's housing profile cannot establish safety. Blue Haven has 8.3% of residents needing assistance with core activities, so households should also consider lighting, accessibility and proximity to everyday services.
Is Blue Haven good for property investment?
It may suit investors targeting detached family rentals, with weekly rent of $420, a 4.2% vacancy rate and 30.9% renting households. Growth is more measured at 0.61% annually, while 23 development matters in 12 months make supply, upkeep and future competition important checks.
How is Blue Haven's population changing?
Blue Haven has 6,563 residents today. Growth across the wider area is 4.7% over 10 years and the annual trend is 0.61%, driven primarily by overseas migration. The trajectory is Declining young, with the young share down 3.5 points and the senior share up 2.0 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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