Haven, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Haven VIC is 1,443 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Haven is $912 per week ($47,424 per year). Median rent in Haven is $303 per week ($1,313 per month). Haven has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Haven has a population density of 52 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Haven is Scotland. The most common religion is No religion (40.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Khmer. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Haven is $1,585.

There were 40 recorded offences in Haven in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (11 offences).

Population
1,443
Census 2021
Median income
$912/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$303/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Haven vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Haven is $912 a week, 19% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 250th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $303 a week, $13 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 14.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHavenTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$912/wk$767/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$2,161/wk$1,687/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$303/wk$316/wk −4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,585/mo$1,723/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.0%19.1% −5.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Haven, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Haven Population

1,443 residents at the 2021 Census.

Haven Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$912/wk
$47,424 per year
Ranked 1,994 of 14,663
Median Rent
$303/wk
$1,313 per month
Ranked 4,512 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,585/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Haven Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,161/wk
Median rent $303/wk
Rent to income 14.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Haven against your income

About $9,364 a month
Median rent $303/wk
Left after rent $1,858/wk
Rent share 14.0%

Haven Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
n/a
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Horsham College-Mc Kenzie Creek Campus Government
Secondary
Horsham West and Haven Primary School-Haven Campus Government
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Haven, with a map

Haven Map

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Haven, Victoria: 36.7616°S, 142.1889°E

Haven Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Haven

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (747) Female 48.4% (701)

Population Density

52
people per km²
1,443 people · 27.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,318
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Scotland
0.6%
England
0.4%
New Zealand
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
South Africa
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Khmer
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
48.9%
English
43.0%
Scottish
11.4%
German
9.9%
Irish
9.2%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
1.2%
Filipino
0.7%
French
0.6%
South African
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.1%
Uniting Church
15.5%
Catholic
15.0%
Anglican
8.2%
Lutheran
7.9%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Church Christ
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
65.2% 732
Separated
1.1% 12
Divorced
5.3% 59
Widowed
2.6% 29
Never married
25.8% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.1%
Couple: no children
28.7%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: no children under 15
2.4%
One parent: children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.9%
2 persons
39.0%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
21.0%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Haven

Housing Tenure

Of the 481 occupied private dwellings in Haven at the 2021 Census, 4.8% were rented, 44.1% owned outright and 49.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
44.1% 212 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.7% 239 dwellings
Rented
4.8% 23 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
2.3%
3 bedrooms
30.4%
4 bedrooms
57.7%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.6%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
26.8%
4+ vehicles
21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Haven

Employment

Employed full-time
44.8% 469 people
Employed part-time
28.0% 293 people
Unemployed
1.2% 13 people
Not in labour force
26.0% 273 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.5%
Managers
15.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Labourers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.8%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Truck
1.6%
Walked only
1.1%
Bicycle
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.5%
Bachelor Degree
17.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.6%
Engineering
19.1%
Health
17.1%
Agriculture & Environment
9.5%
Society & Culture
8.9%
Architecture & Building
8.6%
Education
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
30.7%
Primary: Government
24.0%
Pre-school
9.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
7.6%
Vocational Education
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.8%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
75
Arthritis
61
Asthma
47
Heart disease
40
Diabetes
31
Cancer
17
Stroke
14
Lung condition
13
Kidney disease
8
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 176
Did not provide
83.7% 903

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.7% 309
Not a volunteer
71.3% 766

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 3
Previously served
2.0% 22
Never served
97.7% 1,052

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.9%
1 child
8.7%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
26.3%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
8
1971: 1980
6
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
13
2011: 2015
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,241
Moved: same area (SA2)
110
Moved from VIC
34

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
18.3%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.0%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Haven Crime Statistics

40 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Property Damage
11
Assault
10
Justice Procedures
9
Theft
5
Fraud
4
Break & Enter
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Haven

The closest suburb to Haven is Horsham, 4.8 km away.

Horsham
4.8 km away · income $748/wk · rent $245/wk
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14.1 km away · income $896/wk · rent $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haven

What is the population of Haven VIC?

The population of Haven VIC is 1,443 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 52 people per km². Haven is ranked #3,455 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Haven?

The median personal income in Haven VIC is $912 per week, or $47,424 per year. The median household income is $2,161 per week. Family income is $2,318 per week. Haven is ranked #1,994 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Haven?

Median rent in Haven VIC is $303 per week ($1,313 per month). Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Haven ranks #4,512 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Haven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Haven VIC is $1,585. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Haven?

The median age in Haven VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Haven a good suburb to live in?

Haven is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,443. The median income is $912/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21148. All dollar figures in AUD.