Moving to Pacific Haven QLD 4659
What the official numbers say about living in Pacific Haven — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $972 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Pacific Haven grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (668 → 778 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Japanese, Filipino, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Pacific Haven scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Howard, 7.2 km south.
Nearest airport: Maryborough Airport, 33.3 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 251 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Pacific Haven, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Rainbow Bee-eater · Double-barred Finch · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Wood Duck · Eastern Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Pacific Haven, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Haven here | 778 | — | 1/10 | 67% |
| Buxton | 507 | — | 1/10 | 63% |
| Howard | 1,394 | — | 1/10 | 73% |
| Burrum Town | 197 | — | 1/10 | 62% |
| Burrum Heads | 2,538 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Toogoom | 2,596 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| Woodgate | 1,521 | — | 2/10 | 48% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fraser Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4659 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Pacific Haven profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 668 people to 778. It sits about 251 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Howard station is roughly 7.2 km away. Local government is Fraser Coast council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Pacific Haven vs Buxton · Pacific Haven vs Howard.
Nearby guides: Buxton · Howard · Burrum Town · Burrum Heads · Toogoom · Woodgate.
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