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Bluff QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bluff QLD is 324 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bluff is $1,171 per week ($60,892 per year). Median rent in Bluff is $170 per week ($737 per month). Bluff has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bluff has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluff is $1,200.

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Bluff Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bluff Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,171/wk

$60,892 per year

#494 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: —

Bluff Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (193) Female 41.2% (135)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

324 people · 681.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,471

Family income/wk

Bluff 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)

Bluff Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.2% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.8% 38 dwellings

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

Bluff Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bluff Religion

No Religion

37.2%

Anglican

18.6%

Not stated

14.9%

Catholic

14.9%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Lutheran

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bluff Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Bluff Employment

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Employed full-time

55.7% 131 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 47 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 4 people

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Not in labour force

22.6% 53 people

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

Bluff Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Bachelor Degree

11.9%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Bluff Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

44.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.1%

Labourers

12.5%

Managers

8.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Professionals

5.6%

Community & Personal Service

4.2%

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

Bluff Field of Study

Engineering

39.4%

Education

14.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.7%

Management & Commerce

9.9%

Health

8.5%

Creative Arts

7.0%

Society & Culture

4.2%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

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

Bluff Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bluff Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.5%

$4,000+/wk

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bluff Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 150

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Separated

2.7% 8

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Divorced

7.5% 22

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Widowed

3.4% 10

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Never married

34.9% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bluff Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

29.8%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.4%

German

5.1%

Other

3.6%

Spanish

1.3%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bluff School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

36.8%

Pre-school

13.2%

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

Bluff Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 544

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

Bluff Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.0% 64

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bluff Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.9%

$450-$599/mo

9.7%

$600-$799/mo

12.9%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bluff How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.0%

Walked only

17.8%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Bus

7.4%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

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

Bluff Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

32.0%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

14.8%

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

Bluff Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

60.3%

4 bedrooms

24.0%

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

Bluff Population Mobility

7.7%

moved in the last year

26.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bluff Indigenous Population

10.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

498

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bluff Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Bluff Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

23.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bluff Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.9%

Couple — children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bluff Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 10

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Never served

96.1% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bluff Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 29

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Did not provide

88.8% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bluff Children Ever Born

No children

31.7%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

34.1%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

8.5%

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

Bluff When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Bluff Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Bluff Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bluff Where Residents Moved From

Same address

262

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bluff Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bluff Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,237/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.6%

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

If you earn X in Bluff

Your weekly income

≈ $9,694/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $2,067/wk

Rent share 7.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Murray

Income: $1,302/wk Rent: $107/wk Save: $63/wk

Bluff vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abergowrie

Pop: 305 Income: $814/wk Rent: $180/wk

Adelaide Park

Pop: 449 Income: $848/wk Rent: $330/wk

Aeroglen

Pop: 405 Income: $903/wk Rent: $395/wk

Airville

Pop: 308 Income: $900/wk Rent: $230/wk

Albinia

Pop: 165 Income: $1,875/wk

Alexandra (Qld)

Pop: 189 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff

What is the population of Bluff QLD?

The population of Bluff QLD is 324 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Bluff is ranked #5,859 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bluff?

The median personal income in Bluff QLD is $1,171 per week, or $60,892 per year.The median household income is $2,237 per week.Family income is $2,471 per week.Bluff is ranked #494 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bluff?

Median rent in Bluff QLD is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 7.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bluff ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bluff?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluff QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bluff?

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

Is Bluff a good suburb to live in?

Bluff is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 324.The median income is $1,171/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.6% 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: 30294. All dollar figures in AUD.