Haven VIC 3401
Located in Victoria, Haven sits 300 km from Melbourne CBD, around 3 hours 25 minutes by car. The suburb has 1,443 residents, a median age of 41, and a median household income of $112,372 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 10.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $303 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,585. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Haven a good suburb?
Haven scores a C (40/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 27/100 · 300.2 km · 206 min drive to Melbourne
Median available
Median $750K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 56/100 · Crime 44/100 · Flood 57/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 8/10 · median age 41 · 1,443 residents
Liveability Rating
40 / 100 · Ranked #569 in VICEach bar is Haven's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
40 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataHaven's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $750,000, roughly 29% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$750,000
Based on 27 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 54 days — median across 13 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $675K
- 4 bed 15 sales $768K
Land
$280,000
Based on 18 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 60 days — median across 9 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Haven are currently listed at around $925,000 on average. Based on 9 houses listed in the past six months.
$925K
9 houses listed in the last 6 months.
9 of the suburb's 481 dwellings (1.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Haven safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Haven sits in the moderate band, with 37 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 48% on the prior year.
37 offences
48.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Haven, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
Primary
Walkability
Haven is car-dependent on foot — at 27/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Haven.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 1.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 7.3 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Haven.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 22%
- Premises covered
- 564
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Horsham: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Haven is home to about 1,400 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $112,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,443
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$112,372/yr
Census Median Rent
$303/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,585/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$47,424/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.8%
Total Dwellings
481
Owner-Occupier Rate
95.1%
Houses
98.5%
Rental Stress
14.0%
Mortgage Stress
16.9%
Work From Home
12.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 92.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.8%
- Employment Rate
- 71.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 209 people work here; 802 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.3 jobs per working resident. At least 49% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,228 a year through Horsham based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 54%
- Residential 24%
- Infrastructure and transport 9%
- Industrial 5%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- Other and special use 3%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Horsham
In the year to August 2026, 94 new dwellings were approved across Horsham. That mix is 80 houses and 14 units. Approvals are up 57.1% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2007).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Longerenong, 13.6 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 136 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 383 mm
- 61 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.4°C
- 26 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.7°C
- 21 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 2.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.0 km
- 3.8 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus · Total Nitrogen
EV adoption
In postcode 3401, 10 of 5,008 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (53 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3401, 950 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,843 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 27 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
1 first-home grant was paid in postcode 3401 in 2025-26, rank 213 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 21, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $750,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Anne Webster The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | -0.1 |
| 2022 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | +3.3 |
| 2019 | Anne Webster | 33.8% | 66.2% | -3.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Emma Kealy The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Emma Kealy NP | 58.9% | 28.4% | 71.6% |
| 2018 | Emma Kealy NP | 66.9% | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| 2014 | Emma Kealy NP | 54.1% | 28.7% | 71.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Haven?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Haven
Is Haven a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Haven is moderate (44/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Haven?
Haven has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (57/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Haven a good place to live?
Haven has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (40/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Haven?
Haven, VIC had a population of 1,443 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Haven, VIC?
The postcode for Haven, VIC is 3401.
How far is Haven from Melbourne?
Haven is 300 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 206 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Haven?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Haven was $112,372 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Haven?
There are too few current rental listings in Haven for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $303, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Haven?
The median age of residents in Haven was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Haven at risk of bushfire?
Haven has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Haven?
There is 1 school inside the Haven boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Haven walkable?
Haven scores 27/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Haven?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Haven, Longerenong (13.6 km away), summer days average 30.4°C, winter nights 3.7°C, 383 mm of rain a year over 61 rainy days, and 26 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Haven?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Haven belong to?
Haven sits within the Horsham local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Haven?
The average residential rates bill through Horsham is $2,228 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Haven?
Across Horsham, 94 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 57.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Haven in?
Haven sits within the federal Division of Mallee, currently held by Anne Webster (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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