Blind Bight, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Blind Bight VIC is 1,290 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blind Bight is $807 per week ($41,964 per year). Median rent in Blind Bight is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Blind Bight has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Blind Bight has a population density of 214 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blind Bight is England. The most common religion is No religion (56.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blind Bight is $1,742.

There were 38 recorded offences in Blind Bight in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (16 offences).

Population
1,290
Census 2021
Median income
$807/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Blind Bight vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Blind Bight is $807 a week, 5% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 502nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $44 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlind BightTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$807/wk$767/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,889/wk$1,687/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$316/wk +14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,742/mo$1,723/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%19.1% −0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Blind Bight, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blind Bight Population

1,290 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blind Bight Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$807/wk
$41,964 per year
Ranked 3,505 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,742/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Blind Bight Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,889/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

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

Median rent in Blind Bight against your income

About $8,186 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,529/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Blind Bight Map

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People in Blind Bight

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (651) Female 49.7% (642)

Population Density

214
people per km²
1,290 people · 6.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.2%
New Zealand
1.4%
Germany
0.6%
Netherlands
0.6%
Fiji
0.5%
Italy
0.5%
Vietnam
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.9%
German
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Other Indo-Aryan languages
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Croatian
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.6%
Australian
43.2%
Irish
9.8%
Scottish
9.6%
German
4.8%
Italian
4.0%
Dutch
3.1%
Welsh
1.2%
Chinese
0.7%
Croatian
0.7%
Indian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
56.6%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
11.2%
Not stated
5.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Pentecostal
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.8% 507
Separated
2.8% 29
Divorced
9.5% 99
Widowed
4.6% 48
Never married
34.3% 356

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
23.5%
Couple: no children under 15
20.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.6%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blind Bight

Housing Tenure

Of the 452 occupied private dwellings in Blind Bight at the 2021 Census, 9.7% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 58.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 144 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.0% 262 dwellings
Rented
9.7% 44 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
56.7%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.3%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3 vehicles
21.9%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Work, income and education in Blind Bight

Employment

Employed full-time
43.7% 405 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 204 people
Unemployed
2.6% 24 people
Not in labour force
31.7% 294 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.1%
Professionals
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.7%
Labourers
10.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.2%
Managers
8.2%
Sales Workers
6.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.7%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Truck
2.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.5%
Bachelor Degree
12.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.4%
Architecture & Building
15.3%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Management & Commerce
12.8%
Health
12.5%
Education
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Agriculture & Environment
4.1%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.7%
Secondary: Government
26.3%
Vocational Education
15.4%
Pre-school
12.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%
Primary: Catholic
1.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.7%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
142
Asthma
61
Arthritis
60
Heart disease
29
Diabetes
29
Lung condition
27
Cancer
26
Stroke
23
Kidney disease
14
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 155
Did not provide
84.1% 819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.7% 114
Not a volunteer
88.3% 863

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 23
Never served
97.6% 954

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
34
1971: 1980
13
1981: 1990
25
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
14
2011: 2015
10
2016
4

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

Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
29.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,089
Moved from VIC
90
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
28.6%
15: 29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.4%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blind Bight Crime Statistics

38 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
16
Justice Procedures
8
Theft
5
Property Damage
4
Fraud
3
Robbery
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Blind Bight

The closest suburb to Blind Bight is Cannons Creek, 3.1 km away.

Cannons Creek
3.1 km away · income $776/wk · rent $313/wk
Tooradin
4.3 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk
Devon Meadows
5.4 km away · income $746/wk · rent $392/wk
Clyde (Vic.)
7.2 km away · income $981/wk · rent $401/wk
Pearcedale
8.9 km away · income $785/wk · rent $400/wk
Junction Village
9.8 km away · income $498/wk · rent $326/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Blind Bight

What is the population of Blind Bight VIC?

The population of Blind Bight VIC is 1,290 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 214 people per km². Blind Bight is ranked #3,613 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blind Bight?

The median personal income in Blind Bight VIC is $807 per week, or $41,964 per year. The median household income is $1,889 per week. Family income is $2,125 per week. Blind Bight is ranked #3,505 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blind Bight?

Median rent in Blind Bight VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Blind Bight ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blind Bight?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blind Bight VIC is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blind Bight?

The median age in Blind Bight VIC is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blind Bight a good suburb to live in?

Blind Bight is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,290. The median income is $807/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20260. All dollar figures in AUD.