Blandford NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blandford, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blandford NSW is 205 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blandford is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Blandford is $200 per week ($867 per month). Blandford has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Blandford has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blandford is England. The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blandford is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Blandford in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Blandford Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blandford Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$846/wk
$43,992 per year
#2834 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blandford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (101) Female 51.0% (105)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
205 people · 94.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Blandford Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blandford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.4% 38 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.6% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blandford Country of Birth

Australia
90.9%
England
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Blandford Religion

Anglican
36.6%
No Religion
29.2%
Not stated
16.3%
Catholic
11.4%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blandford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Blandford Employment

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Employed full-time
45.6% 72 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 35 people
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Not in labour force
32.3% 51 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Blandford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Blandford Occupation

Professionals
20.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.5%
Managers
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Labourers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Blandford Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.9%
Engineering
17.1%
Agriculture & Environment
15.7%
Health
10.0%
Society & Culture
8.6%
Education
7.1%
Architecture & Building
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Blandford Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blandford Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blandford Marital Status

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Married
48.4% 90
↔️
Separated
2.2% 4
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Divorced
12.9% 24
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Widowed
7.5% 14
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Never married
29.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blandford Ancestry

Australian
39.5%
English
31.2%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
5.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.6%
Other
3.2%
German
2.8%
Chinese
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blandford School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
34.6%
Vocational Education
30.8%
Pre-school
23.1%
Primary — Catholic
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Blandford Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 15
No need for assistance
95.5% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Blandford Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.6% 47
Not a volunteer
70.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blandford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
41.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blandford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Walked only
9.2%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Other
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Blandford Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
19.8%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Blandford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.6%
2 bedrooms
8.0%
3 bedrooms
50.6%
4 bedrooms
27.6%
5 bedrooms
3.4%
6+ bedrooms
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Blandford Population Mobility

13.2%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
0.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blandford Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
329
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blandford Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Asthma
8
Mental health
8
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
3
Lung condition
3
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Blandford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blandford Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.7%
Couple — children under 15
23.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blandford Military Service

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Previously served
4.9% 8
👤
Never served
95.1% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blandford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 18
Did not provide
88.6% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blandford Children Ever Born

No children
31.9%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
17.4%
4 children
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Blandford When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
1981–1990
7
1991–2000
5
2011–2015
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Blandford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5–14 hours
31.1%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Blandford Household Size

1 person
29.7%
2 persons
46.2%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blandford Where Residents Moved From

Same address
151
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from SA
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Blandford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blandford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Blandford Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
978
avg ICSEA score
10
total students
Blandford Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 10 students
978
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blandford Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,449/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Blandford

≈ $6,279/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,249/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blandford vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blandford

What is the population of Blandford NSW?

The population of Blandford NSW is 205 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Blandford is ranked #6,901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blandford?

The median personal income in Blandford NSW is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Blandford is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blandford?

Median rent in Blandford NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blandford ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blandford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blandford NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blandford?

The median age in Blandford NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blandford a good suburb to live in?

Blandford is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 205.The median income is $846/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10405. All dollar figures in AUD.