Blue Haven NSW

Postcode 2262 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Blue Haven is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2262). With a population of 6,563, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $84K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Blue Haven is $850,000, having increased 4.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $490,000 (-1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $585. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,794.

Blue Haven is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 885, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 33 bus stops. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Blue Haven offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($850K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$850K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+4.2% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,827
Mean Income$58,064
Earners6,604
YoY Change+10.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$850K
4.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$490K
-1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$420
POPULATION
6,563
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,608
Personal Income /wk$714
Mortgage /mth$1,794
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops33
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA885
Total Students661
Government1
Independent1
Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 927
The Lakes CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 843
Data: 2026