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Blue Haven Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Blue Haven Compares
Blue Haven vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Blue Haven | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,608 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,794 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2262 covers Blue Haven, an inland suburb of Sydney about 78 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Blue Haven has a population of 6,563 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,608, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 634 (9.7% of residents).
Housing in Blue Haven includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,794, with 2,236 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Blue Haven scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Blue Haven include Blue Haven Public School and The Lakes College.
Blue Haven is part of the Wyong statistical area in New South Wales.
Blue Haven Details
| Postcode | 2262 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,563 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,608/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $714/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,794 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2600/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,236 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 634 (9.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.2110229 |
| Longitude | 151.504845 |
| Distance from Sydney | 78 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Wyong |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Shortland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,546 (23.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 887 (13.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,775 (27.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,490 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 875 (13.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 796 (12.1%) |
| Arthritis | 715 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 444 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 236 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 182 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 180 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 34 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 66 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 747 (33.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 912 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 484 (21.9%) |
Schools in Blue Haven
Suburbs Near Blue Haven
Same Postcode (2262)
More Blue Haven Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.