The Bluff QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Bluff QLD is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Bluff is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in The Bluff is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). The Bluff has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. The Bluff has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Bluff is $1,759.

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The Bluff Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Bluff Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,759/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Bluff Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.1% (23) Female 54.9% (28)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
53 people · 8.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

The Bluff Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Bluff Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 8 dwellings

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

The Bluff Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Bluff Religion

No Religion
42.0%
Anglican
16.0%
Uniting Church
14.0%
Catholic
12.0%
Lutheran
10.0%
Not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Bluff Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%

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

The Bluff Employment

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Employed full-time
27.3% 12 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
52.3% 23 people

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

The Bluff Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

The Bluff Occupation

Professionals
46.2%
Labourers
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%

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

The Bluff Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
100.0%

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

The Bluff Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Bluff Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
22.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
31.8%
$4,000+/wk
31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Bluff Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 34
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Divorced
5.9% 3
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Never married
27.5% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Bluff Ancestry

English
38.5%
Australian
30.8%
Scottish
15.4%
German
9.2%
Irish
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Bluff Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 90

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

The Bluff Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.9% 5
Not a volunteer
86.1% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Bluff Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Bluff How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Did not go to work
15.0%

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

The Bluff Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%

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

The Bluff Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.8%
3 bedrooms
36.8%
4 bedrooms
47.4%

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

The Bluff Population Mobility

6.7%
moved in the last year
25.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Bluff Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Bluff Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

The Bluff Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,500+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Bluff Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — children under 15
27.8%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Bluff Military Service

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Previously served
19.5% 8
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Never served
80.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Bluff Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 6
Did not provide
85.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Bluff Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

The Bluff Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
29.3%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
19.5%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

The Bluff Household Size

2 persons
63.6%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Bluff Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from QLD
3

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

The Bluff Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Bluff Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
929
avg ICSEA score
65
total students
Ashwell State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 65 students
929
ICSEA

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

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The Bluff Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,792/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in The Bluff

≈ $7,765/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,492/wk
Rent share 16.7%

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The Bluff vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bluff

What is the population of The Bluff QLD?

The population of The Bluff QLD is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

What is the median income in The Bluff?

The median personal income in The Bluff QLD is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in The Bluff?

Median rent in The Bluff QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in The Bluff?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Bluff QLD is $1,759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Bluff?

The median age in The Bluff QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Bluff a good suburb to live in?

The Bluff is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 53.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 32783. All dollar figures in AUD.