Blue Haven (NSW)

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Based on examination of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address files verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Blue Haven has a population projected at approximately 6,799 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 236 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,563 people. This trend is derived from a resident population of 6,796, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 1 verified new addresses since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 2,698 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of domestic locations analyzed by Districts. The 3.6% growth rate in the suburb of Blue Haven since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.4%), making it a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was chiefly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 74.0% of the total population growth over recent periods.

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The suburb of Blue Haven features a diverse workforce spanning professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a key role, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 3.2%, based on Districts figures. In March 2026, 3,215 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 2.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce participation sat below the norm (65.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census records show that a moderate 19.3% of workers operated from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

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Residents of the suburb of Blue Haven have a median taxpayer income of $50,272 and an average of $57,543, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. These figures sit below the national average, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $55,460 for the median and $63,481 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of Blue Haven, falling between the 31st and 41st percentiles. Income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 39.7% of residents (2,699 people), compared to 30.9% across the metro region. Housing cost pressures are significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape in the suburb of Blue Haven consisted of 96.9% standalone houses and 3.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Blue Haven lagged slightly behind the Sydney metro average, standing at 26.3%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (42.4%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,794, which is well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to the metro average of $470. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Blue Haven are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are significantly higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 79.7%, consisting of couples with children at 34.0%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single-parent households at 20.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.3%, with single-person households at 17.2% and group houses making up 3.1%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational profiles in the area show lower rates of tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 8.5%, well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational credential, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (33.8%).

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Public transit data shows 40 active transit stops in the suburb of Blue Haven, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 19 unique routes, which offer a total of 629 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 94% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 19.3% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Substantial health difficulties are present throughout the suburb of Blue Haven, according to Districts evaluations of death rates and chronic illness rates, which impact both younger and older age brackets, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers roughly 50% of the population (~3,381 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Blue Haven exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 88.5% of the population born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 94.4% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.5% of residents. However, the most distinct disproportion is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Blue Haven is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Blue Haven has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (14.6%) but fewer aged 35 - 44 (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.1% to 13.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.6% to 10.9% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 15.7% to 14.6%. Population projections for point to shifts in the local demographic, with the to cohort projected to grow by , adding residents to reach . Demographic aging is expected to persist, with residents aged and older accounting for of the projected growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Blue Haven currently has an estimated 530 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 308 children aged 0-2 and 206 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 475 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 762. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.