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Blue Mountain Heights QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blue Mountain Heights QLD is 988 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blue Mountain Heights is $971 per week ($50,492 per year). Median rent in Blue Mountain Heights is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Blue Mountain Heights has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Blue Mountain Heights has a population density of 256.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blue Mountain Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Mountain Heights is $2,000.

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Blue Mountain Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blue Mountain Heights Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$971/wk

$50,492 per year

#1423 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blue Mountain Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (494) Female 50.0% (494)

Population Density

256.9

people per km²

988 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,508

Family income/wk

Blue Mountain Heights 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)

Blue Mountain Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.5% 157 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.5% 148 dwellings

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

Blue Mountain Heights Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

England

5.0%

Canada

0.7%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Religion

No Religion

29.1%

Catholic

24.7%

Anglican

16.9%

Christian (other)

9.4%

Not stated

6.9%

Lutheran

4.6%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Pentecostal

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.6%

Arabic

23.8%

French

14.3%

Portuguese

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

39.4% 291 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 175 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 14 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 258 people

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

Blue Mountain Heights Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.7%

Certificate III/IV

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.5%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Occupation

Professionals

41.2%

Managers

19.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.0%

Sales Workers

3.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Education

16.8%

Health

14.9%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Engineering

11.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.1%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Information Technology

3.2%

Creative Arts

1.3%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Marital Status

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Married

71.7% 574

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Separated

1.7% 14

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Divorced

4.2% 34

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Widowed

3.6% 29

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Never married

18.7% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Ancestry

Australian

30.1%

English

28.3%

Scottish

12.1%

Irish

10.4%

German

8.6%

Other

4.8%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.2%

French

0.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Indian

0.7%

Lebanese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.6%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

Primary — Government

12.9%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Government

3.8%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.7% 89

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No need for assistance

95.3% 1,812

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

Blue Mountain Heights Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.9% 221

—

Not a volunteer

71.1% 544

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.1%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.9%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Bicycle

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Truck

1.0%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

48.2%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.2%

3 bedrooms

21.6%

4 bedrooms

53.5%

5 bedrooms

18.9%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,891

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Blue Mountain Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

37.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 3

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Previously served

4.3% 33

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Never served

94.9% 721

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 121

—

Did not provide

84.0% 637

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Children Ever Born

No children

19.6%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

40.1%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Blue Mountain Heights When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

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

Blue Mountain Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

33.2%

15–29 hours

21.7%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

11.5%

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

Blue Mountain Heights Household Size

1 person

9.6%

2 persons

48.6%

3 persons

15.0%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

843

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

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

Blue Mountain Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

10.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blue Mountain Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

1066

avg ICSEA score

810

total students

Toowoomba Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 810 students

1066

ICSEA

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

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Blue Mountain Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,392/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Blue Mountain Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $10,365/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,992/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Blue Mountain Heights vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Spring Creek (Lockyer Valley - Qld)

Pop: 494 Income: $592/wk Rent: $250/wk

Carters Ridge

Pop: 497 Income: $622/wk Rent: $330/wk

Injinoo

Pop: 498 Income: $503/wk Rent: $128/wk

Mount Tarampa

Pop: 501 Income: $609/wk Rent: $340/wk

Upper Barron

Pop: 503 Income: $613/wk Rent: $255/wk

Helidon Spa

Pop: 504 Income: $857/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Mountain Heights

What is the population of Blue Mountain Heights QLD?

The population of Blue Mountain Heights QLD is 988 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 256.9 people per km².Blue Mountain Heights is ranked #4,003 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blue Mountain Heights?

The median personal income in Blue Mountain Heights QLD is $971 per week, or $50,492 per year.The median household income is $2,392 per week.Family income is $2,508 per week.Blue Mountain Heights is ranked #1,423 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blue Mountain Heights?

Median rent in Blue Mountain Heights QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blue Mountain Heights ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blue Mountain Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Mountain Heights QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blue Mountain Heights?

The median age in Blue Mountain Heights QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blue Mountain Heights a good suburb to live in?

Blue Mountain Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 988.The median income is $971/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 30291. All dollar figures in AUD.