Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Blueys Beach

3 km²

Blueys Beach has an ageing population and household incomes a little below the norm.

📍 Blueys Beach, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population242—since 2011 Median age64 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over51.7%Children under 159.9%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 48%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (10%).

Seniors (65+)51.7%

Older adults (45–64)28.9%

Young adults (25–44)10.7%

Children (0–14)9.9%

Youth (15–24)6.2%

Marital status

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Divorced (18%) and Never married (15%).

Married55%
Divorced18%
Never married15%
Widowed7%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (5%).

Australia77.7%

England4.1%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.9%

Religion

People with no religion43.4%

Religious affiliation

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (48%).

Christianity52%
No religion48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.6%

Highest year of school

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1248.6%

Year 1022.0%

Year 9 or below14.5%

Year 116.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$641—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,275—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,125—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.4%

Household income distribution

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65024.0%

$650–$1,49919.2%

$1,500–$2,99917.3%

$4,000 or more12.5%

$3,000–$3,9992.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.1%People with a mental health condition5.8%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Cancer (15%).

Arthritis13.2%

Other condition8.3%

Cancer7.9%

Heart disease5.8%

Mental health5.8%

Diabetes5.0%

Asthma3.7%

Lung condition3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.2%People providing unpaid care6.3%People caring for children unpaid16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0—since 2011 One-parent families5.7%

Family composition

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (6%).

Couples without children55%
Couples with children38%
One-parent families6%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$255—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting14.4%Homes owned outright62.5%Separate (detached) houses92.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (18%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright66%
Owned with a mortgage18%
Rented15%

Types of homes

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Other dwelling (6%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Other dwelling6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)50.0%

Worked at home24.5%

Walked3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.0%Labour-force participation45.2%Employed full-time41.8%

Industries people work in

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 16%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (12%).

Accommodation & food16.3%

Construction13.3%

Retail trade12.2%

Professional & technical10.2%

Manufacturing8.2%

Health care & social assistance8.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.1%

Administrative & support6.1%

Education & training6.1%

Other services6.1%

Occupations people work in

In Blueys Beach, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Managers27.6%

Professionals16.3%

Clerical & administrative14.3%

Technicians & trades12.2%

Sales workers12.2%

Community & personal service10.2%

Labourers8.2%

Nearby areas

Boomerang Beach Elizabeth Beach Charlotte Bay Sandbar Booti Booti Smiths Lake Tiona Tarbuck Bay

👥 Demographics & Identity