Blue Haven, NSW 2262 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blue Haven is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2262, home to 6,563 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 79 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,563
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,608 /week
- Median personal income
- $714 /week
- Median family income
- $1,743 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,794
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Northlakes Public School
- Northlakes High School
- Blue Haven Public School
- Budgewoi Public School
- Gorokan High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Wills Rd At Scenic Dr
- Wills Rd After Perouse Av
- Wills Rd Opp Richardson Rd
- Colongra Power Station, Scenic Dr
- Scenic Dr Opp Colongra Power Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 54.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.9% of the 2,483 resolvable premises in Blue Haven. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,371 across postcode 2262 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 525 violent offences, 271 theft, 166 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blue Haven?
Blue Haven (NSW 2262) had 6,563 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Blue Haven?
The median advertised rent in Blue Haven is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blue Haven?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blue Haven covering government sectors. Nearest include: Northlakes Public School (1.4 km), Northlakes High School (1.6 km), Blue Haven Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blue Haven?
Blue Haven is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blue Haven?
Across postcode 2262, 1,371 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (525), theft (271), property damage (166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blue Haven?
In Blue Haven, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (54.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blue Haven?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blue Haven centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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