NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
North Haven, 2443
Current weather
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Affordable
- Green space
- Shops
- Regional
Suburb profile
North Haven is a regional centre in Port Macquarie-Hastings that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and parks and green space.
Population
- Population
- 1,619
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $832
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 190 of 941
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Employment rate
- 33.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 77 / 118 / 50
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 74
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 70 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
- Domestic Violence Related Assault36
- Fraud29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
- Malicious Damage To Property41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 997
- North Haven Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Club North Haven, The Parade
- Edith St At Murson Cres
- Ocean Dr At Adeline St
- Ocean Dr Before Hillman St
- The Parade After Rowley St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
118 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport25 EAMES AVENUE NORTH HAVEN 2443Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool565 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 ROWLEY STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use79B THE PARADE NORTH HAVEN 2443Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)554 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport32 BORONIA CRESCENT NORTH HAVEN 2443Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision67 THE PARADE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 LEIGHTON CLOSE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 ALMA STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)24 MURSON CRESCENT NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 GLEN CLOSE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
January 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 ALFRED STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)12 THE PARADE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 LEIGHTON CLOSE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 ROWLEY STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development59 ALFRED STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space12 DAVID CAMPBELL STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport13 COOK STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation525 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Take away food and drink73 THE PARADE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space529 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool55 MURSON CRESCENT NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Subdivision39 ALFRED STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation area1 WOODFORD ROAD NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport10 BAYSIDE AVENUE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space529 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks23 ROWLEY STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)1 COOK STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use33 THE PARADE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4A OCEAN STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BRIDGE STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 DAVID CAMPBELL STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool65 ALFRED STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 ALMA STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 BAYSIDE AVENUE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use39 EAMES AVENUE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation633 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 CAMDEN STREET NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure635 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure502 OCEAN DRIVE NORTH HAVEN 2443Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
59 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bottle-OAlcohol
- North Haven BakeryBakery
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (2)
- 540 Ocean DrBus stop
- Club North Haven, The ParadeBus stop
- Edith St at Murson CresBus stop
- Edith St opp Murson CrBus stop
- Ocean Dr after Pioneer StBus stop
- Ocean Dr at Adeline StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hughes ParkNature reserve
- Ostler ParkPark
- ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Riverview ReserveNature reserve
- Wall ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- North Haven Pharmacypharmacy
- North Haven Surgery Centreyes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 40.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3315th in Australia
- State rank
- 1051st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #135 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #334 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime28
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime36
- Fraudcrime29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime38
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime41
- Club North Haven, The Paradetransport
- Edith St At Murson Crestransport
- Ocean Dr At Adeline Sttransport
- Ocean Dr Before Hillman Sttransport
- The Parade After Rowley Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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