Moving to West Haven NSW 2443
What the official numbers say about living in West Haven — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $940 a week.
Who you'll be living with
West Haven grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,120 → 1,139 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Hindi, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), West Haven scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kendall, 7.2 km west.
Nearest airport: Port Macquarie Airport, 23.3 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 289 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the West Haven profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Josephs Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Laurieton Public School 2.4 km · North Haven Public School 3.6 km · Camden Haven High School 4.5 km
Groceries: Coles 2 km · Woolworths 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Laurie Park 1.9 km · Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina Reserve 2.4 km · Apex Park 2.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around West Haven, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Crested Tern · Lewin's Honeyeater · Little Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to West Haven, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven here | 1,139 | — | 2/10 | 55% |
| Laurieton | 2,012 | — | 1/10 | 59% |
| Lakewood | 1,249 | — | 3/10 | 64% |
| North Haven | 1,619 | — | 1/10 | 65% |
| Dunbogan | 1,020 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
| Kew | 1,761 | — | 3/10 | 54% |
| Bonny Hills | 3,045 | — | 6/10 | 78% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Macquarie-Hastings — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2443 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full West Haven profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,120 people to 1,139. It sits about 289 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Kendall station is roughly 7.2 km away. Local government is Port Macquarie-Hastings council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: West Haven vs Lakewood · West Haven vs North Haven.
Nearby guides: Laurieton · Lakewood · North Haven · Dunbogan · Kew · Bonny Hills.
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