NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Charmhaven, 2263
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Charmhaven is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,501
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,392
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 989
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,705
- Employment rate
- 51.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 106 / 60 / 7
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)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 230
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)
- 277
- Against the person
- 87
- Against property
- 86
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order193
- Breach Bail Conditions442
- Domestic Violence Related Assault201
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment344
- Malicious Damage To Property238
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
Public transport
78 public transport stops in this suburb
- Moala Pde After Pacific Hwy
- Moala Pde Opp Kanimbla Av
- Moala Pde Opp Merinda Av
- Panorama Av After Charmhaven Av
- Panorama Av Before Charmhaven Av
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).
99 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure137 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home98 PANORAMA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
February 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure100 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 WINDERMERE AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 CHELMSFORD ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care3 BOTHAM CLOSE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; General industry3 ARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
November 2025
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop8/14-16 Arizona Road Charmhaven NSW 2263Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)20 PARKSIDE DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure20 PARKSIDE DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)4 CALLAGHAN DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
October 2025
- Subdivision8 O'HART CLOSE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 HUNTER STREET CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Environmental protection worksARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
August 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support35 ARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station2 O'HART CLOSE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 UNA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure105 PANORAMA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
July 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility1 FAIRMILE CLOSE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
June 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)22 RESTHAVEN AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing15 MOALA PARADE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Food and drink premise7 CALLAGHAN DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 CHARMHAVEN AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)20 PARKSIDE DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
September 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure19 AWABA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 PANORAMA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)20 PARKSIDE DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 RESTHAVEN AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
May 2024
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure37 ARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)161 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHARMHAVEN 2263Deferred Commencement
- Demolition11-13 MATARAM ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
March 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure37 ARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Under Assessment
February 2024
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility210 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHARMHAVEN 2263Deferred Commencement
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry7 CALLAGHAN DRIVE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
October 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)14 WONDABOYNE AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
August 2023
- Demolition; Signage; Restaurant or cafe193-199 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
July 2023
- Secondary dwelling63 MOALA PARADE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces30 HUNTER STREET CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
- Industrial development37 ARIZONA ROAD CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
March 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land147 PANORAMA AVENUE CHARMHAVEN 2263Determined
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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Arizona Rd after Chelmsford RdBus stop
- Charmhaven Village Shops, Pacific HwyBus stop
- Chelmsford Rd at Depot RdBus stop
- Chelmsford Rd opp Depot RdBus stop
- Pacific Hwy at Lowana AvBus stop
- Pacific Hwy at Moala PdeBus stop
- Pacific Hwy at Norah AvBus stop
- Pacific Hwy before Jetty AvBus stop
- Pacific Hwy opp Charmhaven Village ShopsBus stop
- Pacific Hwy opp Jetty AvBus 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Charmhaven ParkPark
- Hunter ParkPark
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
- Overlay applies
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)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 36.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4192nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1323rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #341 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #700 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Arizona Rd after Chelmsford Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Charmhaven Vet Hospitalamenities6 Botham Closeveterinary
- Charmhaven Village Shops, Pacific Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Chelmsford Rd at Depot Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Chelmsford Rd opp Depot Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Laundryamenitieslaundry
- Pacific Hwy at Lowana Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy at Moala Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy at Norah Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy before Jetty Avamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.