Moving to Charmhaven NSW 2263
What the official numbers say about living in Charmhaven — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $375 a week, against a median household income of $1,392 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Charmhaven grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,325 → 2,501 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Thailand; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Australian Indigenous, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Charmhaven scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warnervale, 5.3 km west.
Nearest airport: Lake Macquarie Airport, 23.1 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 76 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 31 parks — see them all on the Charmhaven profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gorokan High School 1000 m · Woongarrah Public School 1.9 km · Gorokan Public School 2.1 km · Northlakes High School 2.2 km · Blue Haven Public School 2.4 km · Northlakes Public School 2.5 km · MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale 3.4 km · Kanwal Public School 3.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 600 m · Aldi 650 m · Coles 800 m · Coles 2.2 km · IGA Kanwal 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Charmhaven Park 450 m · Hunter Park 600 m · Chelmsford Road East Reserve 1.1 km · Elise Close Reserve 1.6 km · Applegum Park 1.7 km · Hillary Park 1.8 km · Rowan Park 1.9 km · Charmhaven Lions Club Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Charmhaven, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Masked Lapwing · Australian Pelican · Chestnut Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Charmhaven, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmhaven here | 2,501 | — | 2/10 | 71% |
| Lake Haven | 3,529 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
| Gorokan | 8,624 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
| Blue Haven | 6,563 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Woongarrah | 5,962 | — | 7/10 | 45% |
| San Remo | 4,434 | — | 1/10 | 39% |
| Kanwal | 4,194 | — | 2/10 | 39% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dobell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2263 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Charmhaven profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $375 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,325 people to 2,501. It sits about 76 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Warnervale station is roughly 5.3 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Dobell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Charmhaven vs Lake Haven · Charmhaven vs Gorokan.
Nearby guides: Lake Haven · Gorokan · Blue Haven · Woongarrah · San Remo · Kanwal.
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