South Australia · Suburb Profile

Bluff Beach SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bluff Beach, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bluff Beach SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bluff Beach is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Bluff Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bluff Beach has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Bluff Beach has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluff Beach is $217.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bluff Beach in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Bluff Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bluff Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$820/wk

$42,640 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$217/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bluff Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (24) Female 41.5% (17)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

41 people · 16.4 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Bluff Beach Age Distribution

20-24

35-39

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bluff Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Bluff Beach Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bluff Beach Religion

No Religion

30.0%

Uniting Church

22.5%

Baptist

20.0%

Anglican

10.0%

Catholic

10.0%

Christian (other)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bluff Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

37.1%

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

Bluff Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

30.8% 8 people

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Employed part-time

30.8% 8 people

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Not in labour force

38.5% 10 people

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

Bluff Beach Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

43.8%

Certificate III/IV

31.3%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

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

Bluff Beach Occupation

Professionals

64.3%

Managers

35.7%

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

Bluff Beach Field of Study

Engineering

29.4%

Education

29.4%

Health

23.5%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

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

Bluff Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bluff Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

30.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

38.5%

$4,000+/wk

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bluff Beach Marital Status

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Married

58.8% 20

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Divorced

20.6% 7

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Never married

20.6% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bluff Beach Ancestry

English

51.0%

Australian

37.3%

German

5.9%

Italian

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bluff Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Bluff Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.1% 12

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No need for assistance

88.9% 96

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

Bluff Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.5% 11

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Not a volunteer

64.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bluff Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

26.3%

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

Bluff Beach Car Ownership

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

37.5%

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

Bluff Beach Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

64.3%

5 bedrooms

35.7%

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

Bluff Beach Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

44.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bluff Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bluff Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Bluff Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bluff Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

76.0%

Couple — no children under 15

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bluff Beach Military Service

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Previously served

7.5% 3

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Never served

92.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bluff Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

31.7% 13

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Did not provide

68.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bluff Beach Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Bluff Beach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Bluff Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

26.8%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

7.3%

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

Bluff Beach Household Size

2 persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bluff Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Bluff Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bluff Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bluff Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Bluff Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Kingscote

Income: $673/wk Rent: $214/wk Save: $36/wk

Jamestown

Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $52/wk

Loxton

Income: $664/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk

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Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Whyalla

Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Angaston

Income: $733/wk Rent: $249/wk Save: $1/wk

Bluff Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Saltia

Pop: 21 Income: $1,125/wk

Ballast Head

Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $40/wk

Caltowie North

Pop: 21 Income: $849/wk Rent: $80/wk

Canunda

Pop: 21 Income: $774/wk Rent: $230/wk

Eurelia

Pop: 21 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $111/wk

Innamincka

Pop: 21 Income: $824/wk Rent: $49/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff Beach

What is the population of Bluff Beach SA?

The population of Bluff Beach SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Bluff Beach?

The median personal income in Bluff Beach SA is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Bluff Beach?

Median rent in Bluff Beach SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bluff Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluff Beach SA is $217. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bluff Beach?

The median age in Bluff Beach SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bluff Beach a good suburb to live in?

Bluff Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 40128. All dollar figures in AUD.