NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Blue Haven, 2262
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Central Coast (NSW), Blue Haven is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability.
Population
- Population
- 6,563
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,608
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 2,339
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,794
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 241 / 39 / 26
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 149
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 487
- Against the person
- 189
- Against property
- 178
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order123
- Domestic Violence Related Assault194
- Fraud108
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment237
- Malicious Damage To Property160
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 885
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary
- The Lakes CollegeSpecial
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- Roper Rd After Colorado Dr
- Roper Rd At St Lawrence Av
- Roper Rd Before Colorado Dr
- Roper Rd Before St Lawrence Av
- Roper Rd Opp Elkington Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
75 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure166 ROPER ROAD BLUE HAVEN 2262Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space55 BELYANDO CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport5 LADY KENDALL DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure34 ALLAMBEE CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 MCKELLAR BOULEVARD BLUE HAVEN 2262Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure22 LENOLA CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure122-124 ROPER ROAD BLUE HAVEN 2262Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision5 ROPER ROAD BLUE HAVEN 2262Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 ROSELLA CIRCUIT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Subdivision3 ROPER ROAD BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 POTTER STREET BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool104 COLORADO DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 TURNER CLOSE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation91 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space55 BELYANDO CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 ELM PLACE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport7 TANDARA CLOSE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool14 LOONGANA CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool48 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure183 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 BELYANDO CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport41 PINEHURST WAY BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport7 TANDARA CLOSE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 ROSELLA CIRCUIT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces37 KAWANA AVENUE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces122-124 ROPER ROAD BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing34 PINEHURST WAY BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy55 BELYANDO CRESCENT BLUE HAVEN 2262Withdrawn
- Shed20 ROSELLA CIRCUIT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing17-19 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Shed60 ROSELLA CIRCUIT BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development57 KAWANA AVENUE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces46 WHITE SWAN AVENUE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing15 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Home business8 TUSCAN PLACE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing148 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees1A TURNER CLOSE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
- Dwelling197 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development115 BIRDWOOD DRIVE BLUE HAVEN 2262Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
65 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (7)
- 125 Roper RdBus stop
- Blue Haven Oval, Colorado DrBus stop
- Blue Haven Public School, Colorado DrBus stop
- Bokhara Av after Pacific HwyBus stop
- Colorado Dr at Barcoo StBus stop
- Colorado Dr opp Barcoo StBus stop
- Colorado Dr opp Blue Haven OvalBus stop
- Colorado Dr opp Blue Haven Public SchoolBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Blue Haven OvalPark
- Blueridge Drive ReservePark
- Charmhaven Lions Club ParkPark
- Karingal Place ReservePark
- Lady Laurel Drive ReservePark
- Marsden Road ReservePark
- Redgum Hilltop ParkPark
- Spring Creek ReservePark
- St Lawrence Avenue ReservePark
- Wongala Avenue ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2267th in Australia
- State rank
- 709th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #194 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #473 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 125 Roper Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- ALDIamenitiessupermarket
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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