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Blue Bay NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blue Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Blue Bay NSW is 1,060 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blue Bay is $731 per week ($38,012 per year). Median rent in Blue Bay is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Blue Bay has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Blue Bay has a population density of 2239.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Blue Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Bay is $2,167.
There were 16 recorded offences in Blue Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).
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Blue Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Blue Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Blue Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Blue Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Blue Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Blue Bay Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Blue Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Blue Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Blue Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Blue Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Blue Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Blue Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Blue Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Blue Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Blue Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Blue Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Blue Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Blue Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Blue Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Blue Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Blue Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Blue Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Blue Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Blue Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Blue Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Blue Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Blue Bay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Blue Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Blue Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Blue Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Blue Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Blue Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Blue Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Blue Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Blue Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Blue Bay Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Bay
What is the population of Blue Bay NSW?
The population of Blue Bay NSW is 1,060 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2239.1 people per km².Blue Bay is ranked #3,894 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Blue Bay?
The median personal income in Blue Bay NSW is $731 per week, or $38,012 per year.The median household income is $1,323 per week.Family income is $1,865 per week.Blue Bay is ranked #4,899 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Blue Bay?
Median rent in Blue Bay NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Blue Bay ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Blue Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Bay NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Blue Bay?
The median age in Blue Bay NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Blue Bay a good suburb to live in?
Blue Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,060.The median income is $731/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 10413. All dollar figures in AUD.