Suburbs West Haven

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

West Haven NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Haven, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

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 699.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Haven is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. 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).

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📍 West Haven, New South Wales — 31.6361°S, 152.7827°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (2)

West Haven Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Haven Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$524/wk
$27,248 per year
#7978 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
67years
29 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

West Haven Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

699.8
people per km²
1,139 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,324
Family income/wk

West Haven 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 & Locality (SAL)

West Haven Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
71.3% 261 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
28.7% 105 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Haven Country of Birth

Australia
91.0%
England
8.1%
Germany
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

West Haven Religion

No Religion
31.4%
Anglican
30.3%
Catholic
22.3%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Not stated
3.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.2%
Baptist
2.6%
Buddhism
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Haven 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

West Haven Languages Spoken at Home

Hindi
62.5%
Other
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven Dwelling Types

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
31.3%
Scottish
10.2%
Irish
9.8%
Other
4.3%
German
4.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.3%
Dutch
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Maltese
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Croatian
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Haven 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

West Haven Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
17.8% 396
✅
No need for assistance
82.2% 1,831

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

West Haven Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.6% 174
—
Not a volunteer
82.4% 815

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
40
Indigenous residents
2,201
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.9% 68
👤
Never served
93.1% 922

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Haven Unpaid Carers

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

West Haven 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

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

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

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West Haven Rent Prices & Affordability

43%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $940/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 42.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in West Haven

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Laurieton
Income: $487/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $85/wk
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Income: $542/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $30/wk
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Income: $529/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $30/wk
Fingal Bay
Income: $573/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $487/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk
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Income: $479/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $200/wk
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Income: $526/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk

West Haven vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Gerroa
Pop: 571 Income: $905/wk Rent: $480/wk
Quorrobolong
Pop: 573 Income: $828/wk Rent: $430/wk
Balaclava (NSW)
Pop: 574 Income: $840/wk Rent: $500/wk
Stanford Merthyr
Pop: 575 Income: $627/wk Rent: $310/wk
Belimbla Park
Pop: 576 Income: $789/wk Rent: $480/wk
Wallaroo (NSW)
Pop: 576 Income: $1,253/wk Rent: $440/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 699.8 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 NSW average of $781/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.