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Blue Mountain QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blue Mountain QLD is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blue Mountain is $510 per week ($26,520 per year). Median rent in Blue Mountain is $200 per week ($867 per month). Blue Mountain has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Blue Mountain has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Mountain is $325.

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Blue Mountain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blue Mountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$510/wk

$26,520 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$325/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blue Mountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (41) Female 51.8% (44)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

83 people · 423.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,583

Family income/wk

Blue Mountain 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blue Mountain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.8% 5 dwellings

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

Blue Mountain Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Blue Mountain Religion

Catholic

40.3%

Anglican

30.6%

Not stated

18.1%

No Religion

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blue Mountain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Blue Mountain Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 19 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 10 people

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Not in labour force

49.1% 28 people

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

Blue Mountain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.3%

Bachelor Degree

38.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

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

Blue Mountain Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Blue Mountain Field of Study

Engineering

42.9%

Education

28.6%

Management & Commerce

28.6%

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

Blue Mountain Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blue Mountain Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

18.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

27.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

27.3%

$4,000+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blue Mountain Marital Status

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Married

47.3% 35

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Separated

10.8% 8

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Divorced

4.1% 3

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Widowed

9.5% 7

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Never married

28.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blue Mountain Ancestry

Australian

39.3%

English

27.0%

Dutch

10.1%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

7.9%

German

3.4%

Maltese

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blue Mountain School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

61.1%

Vocational Education

22.2%

Secondary — Catholic

16.7%

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

Blue Mountain Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

20.4% 28

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No need for assistance

79.6% 109

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

Blue Mountain Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.1% 20

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Not a volunteer

64.9% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blue Mountain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blue Mountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Blue Mountain Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.0%

2 vehicles

20.0%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

30.0%

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

Blue Mountain Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

36.0%

5 bedrooms

16.0%

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

Blue Mountain Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

15.7%

moved in the last 5 years

44.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blue Mountain Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

141

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blue Mountain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Blue Mountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.0%

$300-$399/wk

18.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blue Mountain Family Structure

Couple — no children

27.9%

One parent — children under 15

24.6%

Couple — children under 15

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blue Mountain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.0% 14

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Did not provide

75.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blue Mountain Children Ever Born

No children

80.0%

3 children

20.0%

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

Blue Mountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

10.4%

30+ hours

6.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Blue Mountain Household Size

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

24.0%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blue Mountain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Blue Mountain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blue Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Blue Mountain

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,331/wk

Rent share 13.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Sapphire Central

Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Blue Mountain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Givelda

Pop: 42 Income: $593/wk Rent: $363/wk

Grapetree

Pop: 42 Income: $674/wk Rent: $225/wk

Passchendaele

Pop: 42 Income: $440/wk Rent: $95/wk

Speedwell

Pop: 42 Income: $389/wk Rent: $220/wk

Theresa Creek (Qld)

Pop: 42 Income: $899/wk Rent: $250/wk

Rhydding

Pop: 43 Income: $1,166/wk

Compare Blue Mountain

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Mountain

What is the population of Blue Mountain QLD?

The population of Blue Mountain QLD is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Blue Mountain?

The median personal income in Blue Mountain QLD is $510 per week, or $26,520 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Blue Mountain?

Median rent in Blue Mountain QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blue Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Mountain QLD is $325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blue Mountain?

The median age in Blue Mountain QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blue Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Blue Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 83.The median income is $510/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 30290. All dollar figures in AUD.