West Haven

NSW 2443 • Rest of NSW

1,139
Population (2021)
$27,248
Median Income
1.63 km²
Area
23m
Elevation

About West Haven

West Haven is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings (Area) area. With a population of 1,139 and a median income of $27,248, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.63 km² at an elevation of 23m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that West Haven provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

West Haven falls under postcode 2443 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2443
Urban Area
Hastings
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 152.78°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.63 km²
Elevation
23m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
67 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,110
Census 2021
1,139
2.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,388
Income 2021
$27,248
11.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 938
Born Overseas 174

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 82
  • 2. New Zealand 12
  • 3. Germany 7
  • 4. Netherlands 7
  • 5. Scotland 7
  • 6. United States 7
  • 7. Ireland 6
  • 8. India 5
  • 9. Greece 4
  • 10. Italy 4
  • 11. South Africa 4
  • 12. Canada 3
  • 13. Croatia 3
  • 14. Philippines 3
  • 15. Poland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 538
Australian 474
Scottish 154
Irish 149
German 62
Australian Aboriginal 19
Dutch 15
Italian 13
Maltese 9
Spanish 8

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

798
Both parents born in Australia
210
Both parents born overseas
102
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.0%
No Religion
31.1%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
26 (2.3%)
5-14 years
98 (8.6%)
15-19 years
26 (2.3%)
20-24 years
19 (1.7%)
25-34 years
57 (5.0%)
35-44 years
56 (4.9%)
45-54 years
92 (8.1%)
55-64 years
162 (14.2%)
65-74 years
229 (20.1%)
75-84 years
235 (20.6%)
85+ years
153 (13.4%)

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