West Haven, NSW: suburb profile

The population of West Haven NSW is 1,139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Haven is $524 per week ($27,248 per year). Median rent in West Haven is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). West Haven has a median age of 67 years, older than the national median of 38. West Haven has a population density of 700 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Haven is England. The most common religion is No religion (30.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Haven is $1,625.

There were 5 recorded offences in West Haven in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Population
1,139
Census 2021
Median income
$524/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
67years
Census 2021

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

West Haven vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in West Haven is $524 a week, 32% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,978th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 42.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 67, 24 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.
MeasureWest HavenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$524/wk$765/wk −32%$766/wk
Household income$940/wk$1,704/wk −45%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,965/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age6743 +24 yrs42
Rent share of household income42.6%22.6% +20.0 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 West Haven, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West Haven Population

1,139 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Haven Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$524/wk
$27,248 per year
Ranked 7,978 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
67years
29 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

West Haven Rent Prices & Affordability

43% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $940/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 42.6%

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

Median rent in West Haven against your income

About $4,073 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $540/wk
Rent share 42.6%

West Haven Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1001
avg ICSEA score
332
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 181 students
1011
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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West Haven Map

West Haven, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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West Haven, New South Wales: 31.6361°S, 152.7827°E

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

People in West Haven

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.3% (509) Female 55.7% (639)

Population Density

700
people per km²
1,139 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,324
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
7.2%
New Zealand
1.1%
Germany
0.6%
Netherlands
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
47.2%
Australian
41.6%
Scottish
13.5%
Irish
13.1%
German
5.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Dutch
1.3%
Italian
1.1%
Maltese
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Croatian
0.6%

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
30.4%
Anglican
29.3%
Catholic
21.6%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Not stated
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.1%
Baptist
2.5%
Buddhism
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.0% 530
Separated
2.6% 27
Divorced
13.1% 133
Widowed
17.7% 180
Never married
14.6% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
54.6%
Couple: children under 15
28.3%
Couple: no children under 15
8.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%
One parent: no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.9%
2 persons
45.2%
3 persons
6.9%
4 persons
6.4%
5 persons
2.7%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in West Haven

Housing Tenure

Of the 513 occupied private dwellings in West Haven at the 2021 Census, 9.9% were rented, 50.9% owned outright and 20.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.6% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
50.9% 261 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.5% 105 dwellings
Rented
9.9% 51 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
11.7% 60 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
70.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
29.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.7%
3 bedrooms
57.6%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
4.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.2%
$300-$449/mo
9.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
8.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.9%
1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
8.4%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

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

Work, income and education in West Haven

Employment

Employed full-time
16.7% 163 people
Employed part-time
11.9% 116 people
Unemployed
1.6% 16 people
Not in labour force
69.7% 679 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.2%
Professionals
19.9%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Sales Workers
10.9%
Managers
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Labourers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$500-$649/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
12.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
1.1%
Walked only
1.1%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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
50.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
16.7%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Management & Commerce
14.8%
Education
14.3%
Health
13.8%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.9%
Secondary: Government
26.6%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary: Catholic
14.0%
Pre-school
7.7%
Secondary: Catholic
2.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

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
80.2%
Has need for assistance
17.6%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
118
Arthritis
89
Heart disease
74
Lung condition
55
Diabetes
51
Asthma
40
Cancer
31
Stroke
27
Kidney disease
26
Dementia
24

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 145
Did not provide
85.2% 836

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.6% 174
Not a volunteer
82.4% 815

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.9% 68
Never served
93.1% 922

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
17.9%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
37.6%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
27
1961: 1970
38
1971: 1980
27
1981: 1990
12
1991: 2000
9
2001: 2010
13
2011: 2015
13
2016
3

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

Population Mobility

13.9%
moved in the last year
40.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
30.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
940
Moved: same area (SA2)
76
Moved from NSW
70
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.0%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.8%
Step family: no other children
14.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

West Haven Crime Statistics

5 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Laurieton
Income: $487/wk Rent: $315/wk $85/wk less rent
Kew (NSW)
Income: $542/wk Rent: $370/wk $30/wk less rent
Dunbogan
Income: $529/wk Rent: $370/wk $30/wk less rent
Fingal Bay
Income: $573/wk Rent: $390/wk $10/wk less rent
Chinderah
Income: $521/wk Rent: $245/wk $155/wk less rent
Iluka (NSW)
Income: $487/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent
Bingara
Income: $479/wk Rent: $200/wk $200/wk less rent
Canton Beach
Income: $526/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent

Suburbs near West Haven

The closest suburb to West Haven is Laurieton, 1.4 km away.

Laurieton
1.4 km away · income $487/wk · rent $315/wk
Lakewood
1.6 km away · income $497/wk · rent $390/wk
North Haven (NSW)
2.8 km away · income $519/wk · rent $310/wk
Dunbogan
4.0 km away · income $529/wk · rent $370/wk
Kew (NSW)
5.0 km away · income $542/wk · rent $370/wk
Bonny Hills
7.6 km away · income $677/wk · rent $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Haven

What is the population of West Haven NSW?

The population of West Haven NSW is 1,139 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 700 people per km². West Haven is ranked #3,781 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Haven?

The median personal income in West Haven NSW is $524 per week, or $27,248 per year. The median household income is $940 per week. Family income is $1,324 per week. West Haven is ranked #7,978 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Haven?

Median rent in West Haven NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 42.6% of household income, which is considered stressed. West Haven ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Haven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Haven NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Haven?

The median age in West Haven NSW is 67 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Haven a good suburb to live in?

West Haven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,139. The median income is $524/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (42.6% 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: 14262. All dollar figures in AUD.