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Lake Haven

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2263
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LAKE HAVEN, 2263 delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in NSW have risen as a whole, pulling LAKE HAVEN, 2263 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 10.39% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $850,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 4.57% per annum over a 3-year period.

LAKE HAVEN now ranks at the 756th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in LAKE HAVEN are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $625 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In LAKE HAVEN, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 28.9 days.

In 2016, 76 properties were sold in LAKE HAVEN during the past year, making it the 140th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Lake Haven lies in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the jurisdiction of Central Coast Council, and is approximately 106 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney central business district.

The suburb is located in postcode 2263 and is near both Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lakes, offering a residential catchment with access to lakeside amenities.

According to the 2021 Census, Lake Haven had a population of 3,529 people, down slightly from earlier counts. The median age of residents was 49 years, which is above the New South Wales median age of 39.

People identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander comprised about 8.1 per cent of the population. English was the only language spoken at home in approximately 84.2 per cent of households.

In terms of commuting, a high proportion of employed people drove to work by car (56.7 per cent) while public transport usage remained low (1.6 per cent). Median weekly household income was reported at $1,023, which is lower than the state average of around $1,829.

Essential services for Lake Haven are anchored by the Lake Haven Shopping Centre, which provides retail, a supermarket, and everyday services. Educational facilities, health services and community amenities are also accessible in the broader area.

Zoning and land use point to a residential focus with supporting mixed usage; the suburb covers approximately 1.7 square kilometres, with around 11.2 per cent of the area dedicated to parks and open space.

Recreation opportunities draw on the suburb’s proximity to lakes and reserves, offering walking tracks, lakeside relaxation, and easy access to the water environment. Residents often access the broader network of reserves and waterways on the Central Coast.

The housing market in Lake Haven reports a median house sale price of approximately $830,000 (for the period to October 2025) with annual growth around 5.7 per cent. Median weekly rent for houses is about $560 per week, and gross rental yield sits around 4.1 per cent.

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