North Haven, NSW: suburb profile

The population of North Haven NSW is 1,619 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Haven is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in North Haven is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). North Haven has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. North Haven has a population density of 275 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Haven is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Haven is $1,495.

There were 25 recorded offences in North Haven in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

Population
1,619
Census 2021
Median income
$519/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
61years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

North Haven vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in North Haven is $519 a week, 32% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,991st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $75 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 37.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 61, 18 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorth HavenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$519/wk$765/wk −32%$766/wk
Household income$832/wk$1,704/wk −51%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$385/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,495/mo$1,965/mo −24%$1,733/mo
Median age6143 +18 yrs42
Rent share of household income37.3%22.6% +14.7 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 North Haven, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

North Haven Population

1,619 residents at the 2021 Census.

North Haven Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$519/wk
$26,988 per year
Ranked 8,017 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
61years
23 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,495/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

North Haven Rent Prices & Affordability

37% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $832/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 37.3%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in North Haven against your income

About $3,605 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $522/wk
Rent share 37.3%

North Haven Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
564
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 181 students
1011
ICSEA
North Haven Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 232 students
997
ICSEA
Laurieton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 151 students
991
ICSEA

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

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People in North Haven

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (808) Female 50.2% (813)

Population Density

275
people per km²
1,619 people · 5.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,149
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

England
4.2%
New Zealand
1.1%
Scotland
0.9%
Indonesia
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
Philippines
0.3%
India
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Hindi
0.6%
Cantonese
0.2%
Indonesian
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
45.9%
Australian
43.4%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
9.8%
Australian Aboriginal
4.8%
German
3.1%
Chinese
1.0%
Welsh
0.8%
French
0.6%
Maori
0.6%
Dutch
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
34.8%
Anglican
26.1%
Catholic
17.9%
Not stated
8.8%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Baptist
1.7%
Christian (other)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.5% 666
Separated
5.3% 77
Divorced
15.0% 220
Widowed
10.0% 146
Never married
24.2% 354

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
54.1%
Couple: children under 15
19.8%
Couple: no children under 15
9.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
39.5%
2 persons
44.1%
3 persons
8.2%
4 persons
4.9%
5 persons
2.7%
6+ persons
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in North Haven

Housing Tenure

Of the 749 occupied private dwellings in North Haven at the 2021 Census, 28.3% were rented, 52.3% owned outright and 13.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
52.3% 392 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
13.1% 98 dwellings
Rented
28.3% 212 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
7.1% 53 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.4%
2 bedrooms
37.8%
3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
12.6%
5 bedrooms
2.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.8%
$450-$599/mo
7.2%
$600-$799/mo
10.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.3%
1 vehicle
47.5%
2 vehicles
32.4%
3 vehicles
8.1%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

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

Work, income and education in North Haven

Employment

Employed full-time
18.3% 241 people
Employed part-time
15.4% 203 people
Unemployed
2.6% 34 people
Not in labour force
63.7% 838 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%
Professionals
17.6%
Managers
12.3%
Labourers
9.6%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Sales Workers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.1%
$4,000+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
11.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Walked only
5.2%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
2.5%
Bicycle
1.6%
Other
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%

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
62.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.9%
Certificate I/II
2.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%
Postgraduate Degree
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
15.8%
Engineering
15.1%
Architecture & Building
14.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.0%
Management & Commerce
13.4%
Health
12.3%
Education
8.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.7%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Pre-school
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
82.6%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
7.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
193
Arthritis
138
Heart disease
101
Diabetes
83
Lung condition
79
Asthma
66
Cancer
63
Stroke
54
Kidney disease
39
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 220
Did not provide
83.5% 1,112

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.4% 195
Not a volunteer
85.6% 1,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.2% 70
Never served
94.8% 1,287

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
20.9%
1 child
16.0%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
22.2%
4 children
8.5%
5+ children
2.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
42
1971: 1980
19
1981: 1990
11
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
19
2011: 2015
10
2018
3
2019
3
2020
3
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
37.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,255
Moved from NSW
95
Moved: same area (SA2)
86
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.2%
Step family: no other children
15.2%
Other couple: children only
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

North Haven Crime Statistics

25 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
10
Property Damage
4
Drug Offences
4
Assault
3
Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near North Haven

The closest suburb to North Haven is Laurieton, 1.7 km away.

Laurieton
1.7 km away · income $487/wk · rent $315/wk
Dunbogan
2.7 km away · income $529/wk · rent $370/wk
West Haven
2.8 km away · income $524/wk · rent $400/wk
Lakewood
4.3 km away · income $497/wk · rent $390/wk
Bonny Hills
6.9 km away · income $677/wk · rent $445/wk
Kew (NSW)
7.5 km away · income $542/wk · rent $370/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About North Haven

What is the population of North Haven NSW?

The population of North Haven NSW is 1,619 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 275 people per km². North Haven is ranked #3,299 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Haven?

The median personal income in North Haven NSW is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year. The median household income is $832 per week. Family income is $1,149 per week. North Haven is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Haven?

Median rent in North Haven NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 37.3% of household income, which is considered stressed. North Haven ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Haven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Haven NSW is $1,495. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Haven?

The median age in North Haven NSW is 61 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Haven a good suburb to live in?

North Haven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,619. The median income is $519/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13002. All dollar figures in AUD.