West Haven NSW

Postcode 2443 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

West Haven is a small community in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2443). With a population of 1,139, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 67. Households earn a median income of $49K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in West Haven is $823,000, having surged 10.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $410,000 (-30.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $585. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, West Haven offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($823K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 16.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +10.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$823K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability16.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+10.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$823K
10.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$410K
-30.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
1,139
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age67
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$940
Personal Income /wk$524
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2026