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Blenheim QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blenheim, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blenheim QLD is 264 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blenheim is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Blenheim is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Blenheim has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Blenheim has a population density of 7.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blenheim is England. The most common religion is Catholic (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blenheim is $1,582.

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Blenheim Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blenheim Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

#6838 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,582/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blenheim Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (129) Female 50.4% (131)

Population Density

7.4

people per km²

264 people · 35.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Blenheim Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

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)

Blenheim Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.5% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.5% 27 dwellings

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

Blenheim Country of Birth

Australia

97.3%

England

2.7%

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

Blenheim Religion

Catholic

44.2%

No Religion

23.6%

Anglican

10.3%

Uniting Church

7.4%

Not stated

5.8%

Lutheran

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blenheim Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Blenheim Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 73 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 42 people

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Not in labour force

39.5% 75 people

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

Blenheim Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

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

Blenheim Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.0%

Professionals

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Managers

16.2%

Labourers

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

5.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

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

Blenheim Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.9%

Agriculture & Environment

17.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.5%

Health

13.5%

Management & Commerce

12.2%

Engineering

10.8%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Education

5.4%

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

Blenheim Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blenheim Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blenheim Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 104

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Separated

4.5% 10

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Divorced

8.5% 19

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Widowed

6.3% 14

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Never married

34.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blenheim Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

21.1%

German

14.5%

Scottish

10.7%

Irish

9.8%

Other

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.2%

South African

1.2%

Sri Lankan

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blenheim School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.4%

Secondary — Government

21.6%

Secondary — Catholic

16.2%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.8%

Vocational Education

8.1%

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

Blenheim Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.0% 29

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No need for assistance

94.0% 451

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

Blenheim Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.2% 28

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blenheim Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blenheim How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

18.2%

Walked only

6.6%

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

Blenheim Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.4%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

33.0%

4+ vehicles

19.6%

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

Blenheim Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

53.3%

4 bedrooms

26.7%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

7.8%

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

Blenheim Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blenheim Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

475

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blenheim Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Blenheim Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blenheim Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.9%

Couple — no children

34.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blenheim Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 10

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Never served

95.2% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blenheim Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 29

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Did not provide

86.3% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blenheim Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

28.6%

4 children

13.2%

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

Blenheim When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Blenheim Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.0%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

31.0%

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

Blenheim Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

23.1%

4 persons

15.4%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blenheim Where Residents Moved From

Same address

209

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blenheim Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blenheim Schools

schools nearby

government

933

avg ICSEA score

total students

Blenheim State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 62 students

933

ICSEA

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

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Blenheim Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,478/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Blenheim

Your weekly income

≈ $6,405/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,148/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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Blenheim vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Groomsville

Pop: 132 Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $290/wk

Rolleston

Pop: 132 Income: $974/wk Rent: $215/wk

Anthony

Pop: 133 Income: $630/wk Rent: $300/wk

Laura (Qld)

Pop: 133 Income: $553/wk Rent: $120/wk

Linville

Pop: 133 Income: $456/wk Rent: $175/wk

Rodds Bay

Pop: 133 Income: $508/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blenheim

What is the population of Blenheim QLD?

The population of Blenheim QLD is 264 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.4 people per km².Blenheim is ranked #6,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blenheim?

The median personal income in Blenheim QLD is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,478 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Blenheim is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blenheim?

Median rent in Blenheim QLD is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blenheim ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blenheim?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blenheim QLD is $1,582. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blenheim?

The median age in Blenheim QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blenheim a good suburb to live in?

Blenheim is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 264.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30286. All dollar figures in AUD.