North Haven (NSW)

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Based on statistical assessments of regional updates from the ABS and address registers validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of North Haven (NSW) is calculated to have approximately 1,580 residents as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 39 residents (2.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount was 1,619. This adjustment is based on a resident total of 1,579 calculated by Districts using the ABS estimated resident population release from June 2025 alongside 5 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size represents a density of 268 persons per square kilometer, which leaves ample space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. The main driver of population gains lately was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 85.0% of the overall increases.

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The suburb of North Haven (NSW) features a balanced labor market containing both professional and trade positions, alongside solid representation in essential services, with unemployment recorded at 5.2% according to regional statistical summaries compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 512 employed residents, with the jobless rate standing 1.1% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, and labor participation falling well short at 37.6% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a modest 10.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to tax data from the ATO compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of North Haven (NSW) has income levels that sit below the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) recorded a median income of $37,147 and an average income of $46,217, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $40,981 for the median and $50,987 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) are situated within the lowest 0th to 4th percentiles nationally. The dominant earnings bracket is $400 - 799 weekly, which includes 38.8% of residents (613 people), differing from the wider region where the - range is largest at . Since of the population earns less than weekly, the area faces notable financial constraints that impact retail spending. Housing costs consume a significant portion of income, leaving only remaining, which ranks in the rd percentile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) at the time of the Census consisted of 61.2% separate houses and 38.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other formats comprised 17.4%. Home ownership in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) was notably high at 56.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (13.3%) or occupied by tenants (30.6%). The median mortgage payment of $1,495 monthly was lower than the regional average of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was $310 compared to the regional figure of $330. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.

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Families represent 57.7% of all households in the suburb of North Haven (NSW), consisting of couples with children at 11.6%, couples without children at 37.7%, and single parent households at 8.7%. Non-family households account for 42.3% of the total, with single person dwellings making up 39.3% and group housing accounting for 2.3%. The median household size of 1.9 residents is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational profiles in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) show lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 11.3% of residents compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate degrees at 0.6%. Technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with vocational credentials held by 43.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.3% and certificates at 36.0%.

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Public transport systems in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) include 16 operational stops serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 22 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 211 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of North Haven (NSW) is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the area, with private cars being the main transit choice at 91%, followed by walking at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which sits below the regional average. A relatively low 10.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Health indices highlight key difficulties in the suburb of North Haven (NSW), based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are prevalent among both younger and older residents, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally low at around 45% of the population, representing approximately 715 people. This is lower than the 51.9% coverage rate in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of North Haven (NSW) has lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 90.3% of the population, 89.6% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 59.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in the suburb of North Haven (NSW) is 61 years, which is substantially older than the Regional NSW median of 43 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 22.8% of the local population, while the 5 - 14 group is lower at 6.2%. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is well above the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 13.6% to 15.4% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.1% to 9.7% and the to group declined from to . By age distribution is projected to change significantly, with the + cohort growing by residents () from to . Senior citizens aged and over are projected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the to group is expected to grow by only ( people).

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North Haven currently has an estimated 47 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 33 children aged 0-2 and 23 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 24% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 60 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 115. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.