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Blueys Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blueys Beach NSW is 242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blueys Beach is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Blueys Beach is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Blueys Beach has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Blueys Beach has a population density of 86.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blueys Beach is Canada. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blueys Beach is $2,000.

There were 6 recorded offences in Blueys Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Blueys Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blueys Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$641/wk

$33,332 per year

#6411 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blueys Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (126) Female 49.2% (122)

Population Density

86.0

people per km²

242 people · 2.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Blueys Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Blueys Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.3% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.7% 18 dwellings

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

Blueys Beach Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

Canada

3.1%

England

3.1%

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

Blueys Beach Religion

No Religion

43.4%

Anglican

24.7%

Catholic

11.1%

Not stated

11.1%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.0%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.7%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blueys Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Blueys Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

21.6% 40 people

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Employed part-time

24.9% 46 people

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Not in labour force

53.5% 99 people

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

Blueys Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.0%

Certificate III/IV

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Certificate I/II

7.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

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

Blueys Beach Occupation

Managers

29.9%

Professionals

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Blueys Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Architecture & Building

20.3%

Health

15.9%

Engineering

11.6%

Education

11.6%

Creative Arts

10.1%

Society & Culture

4.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

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

Blueys Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blueys Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

16.5%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blueys Beach Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 123

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Separated

4.9% 11

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Divorced

17.9% 40

🕊️

Widowed

6.7% 15

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Never married

15.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blueys Beach Ancestry

Australian

39.4%

English

35.3%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

4.1%

German

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Welsh

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blueys Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Pre-school

17.6%

Secondary — Catholic

17.6%

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

Blueys Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 16

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 418

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

Blueys Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 38

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blueys Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blueys Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Other

14.1%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Walked only

4.2%

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

Blueys Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.0%

1 vehicle

49.5%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

3.0%

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

Blueys Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.0%

2 bedrooms

33.0%

3 bedrooms

29.0%

4 bedrooms

15.0%

5 bedrooms

15.0%

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

Blueys Beach Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

47.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blueys Beach Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

430

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blueys Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Blueys Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blueys Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.8%

Couple — children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blueys Beach Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 3

👤

Never served

98.5% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blueys Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 14

—

Did not provide

92.9% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blueys Beach Children Ever Born

No children

10.3%

2 children

57.4%

3 children

32.4%

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

Blueys Beach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Blueys Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.6%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Blueys Beach Household Size

1 person

34.6%

2 persons

42.1%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blueys Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

183

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blueys Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blueys Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Blueys Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1007

avg ICSEA score

247

total students

Pacific Palms Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 247 students

1007

ICSEA

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

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Blueys Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,275/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Blueys Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $5,525/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,020/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Blueys Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 121 Income: $416/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $752/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $644/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $687/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blueys Beach

What is the population of Blueys Beach NSW?

The population of Blueys Beach NSW is 242 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 86.0 people per km².Blueys Beach is ranked #6,492 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blueys Beach?

The median personal income in Blueys Beach NSW is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $1,275 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Blueys Beach is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blueys Beach?

Median rent in Blueys Beach NSW is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blueys Beach ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blueys Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blueys Beach 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 Blueys Beach?

The median age in Blueys Beach NSW is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blueys Beach a good suburb to live in?

Blueys Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 242.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 10419. All dollar figures in AUD.