Blue Haven

Blue Haven is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and 23.6% of residents being children under 15. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is also well above the state average at 9.7%.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 85.8% of people born in Australia. Only 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of residents. While 5.4% use another language at home—higher than many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,608, which is a little below the national figure. Around the middle for its level, only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 13.6% with a mental health condition, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 6.8%.

With 634 residents, the First Nations community is among the largest for this level. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably younger than the state average at 20 years old.

Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 23.1% of households, which is well above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.6% of homes being detached. Most are large, as 93.4% have three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $420.

Most people rely on cars, with 57.1% driving to work. While public transport stops are very accessible—with a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop—only 1% of residents use it to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 40% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is about the same as the national average, though recent overseas arrivals are far below the state figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.4%, and the unemployment rate is a little above the state average at 6.0%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The neighborhood is very walkable for daily needs, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 84% near groceries. However, access to health services is far below the state average.