Bluewater, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bluewater QLD is 1,085 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bluewater is $807 per week ($41,964 per year). Median rent in Bluewater is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Bluewater has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bluewater has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bluewater is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluewater is $1,733.

Population
1,085
Census 2021
Median income
$807/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

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

Bluewater vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bluewater is $807 a week, 8% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 572nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBluewaterTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$807/wk$747/wk +8%$766/wk
Household income$1,891/wk$1,593/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.9%20.4% −3.5 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 Bluewater, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bluewater Population

1,085 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bluewater Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$807/wk
$41,964 per year
Ranked 3,505 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Bluewater Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,891/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 16.9%

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

Median rent in Bluewater against your income

About $8,194 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,571/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Bluewater Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
950
avg ICSEA score
362
total students
Bluewater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 362 students
950
ICSEA

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

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Bluewater Map

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Bluewater, Queensland: 19.1687°S, 146.5288°E

Bluewater Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Bluewater

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (556) Female 48.8% (529)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,085 people · 88.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,076
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
3.8%
New Zealand
1.8%
Scotland
1.0%
Fiji
0.5%
Singapore
0.5%
Germany
0.3%
Italy
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
45.0%
Australian
42.3%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
8.6%
German
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Italian
3.5%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
1.6%
Russian
0.8%
New Zealander
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
45.7%
Catholic
20.2%
Anglican
12.9%
Not stated
8.8%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Lutheran
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.3% 387
Separated
4.2% 35
Divorced
12.9% 108
Widowed
4.0% 33
Never married
32.6% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.2%
Couple: no children
27.5%
Couple: no children under 15
9.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.1%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
16.1%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bluewater

Housing Tenure

Of the 359 occupied private dwellings in Bluewater at the 2021 Census, 12.5% were rented, 32.3% owned outright and 54.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
32.3% 116 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
54.6% 196 dwellings
Rented
12.5% 45 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
42.5%
4 bedrooms
29.5%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
4.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
3.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3 vehicles
20.3%
4+ vehicles
12.3%

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

Work, income and education in Bluewater

Employment

Employed full-time
37.5% 277 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 157 people
Unemployed
2.8% 21 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 284 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Professionals
17.4%
Managers
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Labourers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
2.6%
Other
2.1%
Walked only
1.9%
Bus
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

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
60.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.0%
Certificate I/II
2.8%
Postgraduate Degree
1.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.1%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Health
17.5%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Society & Culture
10.0%
Education
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.4%
Secondary: Government
16.9%
Secondary: Catholic
11.6%
Primary: Catholic
10.3%
Vocational Education
8.3%
Pre-school
8.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%

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
85.2%
Has need for assistance
8.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
109
Arthritis
56
Diabetes
44
Asthma
36
Heart disease
34
Lung condition
31
Cancer
20
Stroke
9
Kidney disease
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.3% 140
Did not provide
81.7% 625

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 92
Not a volunteer
88.0% 674

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 3
Previously served
8.4% 64
Never served
91.2% 696

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.5%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
22.4%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
18
1991: 2000
9
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
3
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
876
Moved from QLD
82
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from NSW
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
16.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.1%
Step family: no other children
24.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Bluewater

The closest suburb to Bluewater is Bluewater Park, 5.6 km away.

Bluewater Park
5.6 km away · income $931/wk · rent $390/wk
Black River (Qld)
12.6 km away · income $844/wk · rent $320/wk
Jensen
15.0 km away · income $950/wk · rent $355/wk
Mount Low
15.9 km away · income $1,052/wk · rent $370/wk
Deeragun
17.5 km away · income $816/wk · rent $310/wk
Rangewood
17.8 km away · income $965/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluewater

What is the population of Bluewater QLD?

The population of Bluewater QLD is 1,085 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Bluewater is ranked #3,847 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bluewater?

The median personal income in Bluewater QLD is $807 per week, or $41,964 per year. The median household income is $1,891 per week. Family income is $2,076 per week. Bluewater is ranked #3,505 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bluewater?

Median rent in Bluewater QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bluewater ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bluewater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bluewater QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bluewater?

The median age in Bluewater QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bluewater a good suburb to live in?

Bluewater is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,085. The median income is $807/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 30292. All dollar figures in AUD.