Blue Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blue Vale NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blue Vale is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Blue Vale is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Blue Vale has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Blue Vale has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Vale is $2,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Blue Vale in 2024-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Blue Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blue Vale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$956/wk
$49,712 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blue Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (39) Female 50.0% (39)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
81 people · 204.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Blue Vale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blue Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.9% 9 dwellings

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

Blue Vale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Blue Vale Religion

Anglican
23.5%
No Religion
18.5%
Not stated
17.3%
Catholic
17.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.9%
Baptist
8.6%
Uniting Church
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blue Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Blue Vale Employment

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Employed full-time
69.8% 37 people
Employed part-time
13.2% 7 people
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Not in labour force
17.0% 9 people

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

Blue Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.5%
Certificate I/II
7.1%

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

Blue Vale Occupation

Managers
36.7%
Professionals
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%

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

Blue Vale Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Management & Commerce
17.9%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Education
14.3%
Health
10.7%

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

Blue Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blue Vale Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blue Vale Marital Status

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Married
72.1% 44
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 3
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Never married
23.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blue Vale Ancestry

Australian
37.8%
English
30.5%
Irish
15.9%
Scottish
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blue Vale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
42.9%
Primary — Catholic
35.7%
Secondary — Catholic
21.4%

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

Blue Vale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 129

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

Blue Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.9% 7
Not a volunteer
85.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blue Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Blue Vale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
29.4%
4+ vehicles
29.4%

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

Blue Vale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
31.8%
4 bedrooms
45.5%
5 bedrooms
22.7%

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

Blue Vale Population Mobility

4.5%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
72.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blue Vale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
130
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blue Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Cancer
3

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

Blue Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
27.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blue Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.8%
Couple — no children
34.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blue Vale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.5% 13
Did not provide
74.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blue Vale Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Blue Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.8%
5–14 hours
36.6%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

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

Blue Vale Household Size

1 person
18.5%
2 persons
40.7%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blue Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from NSW
6

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

Blue Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blue Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault
2
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Blue Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Blue Vale

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,758/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blue Vale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Vale

What is the population of Blue Vale NSW?

The population of Blue Vale NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Blue Vale?

The median personal income in Blue Vale NSW is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Blue Vale?

Median rent in Blue Vale NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blue Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blue Vale NSW 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 Vale?

The median age in Blue Vale NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blue Vale a good suburb to live in?

Blue Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $956/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 10418. All dollar figures in AUD.