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Blue Mountain

423 km²

Blue Mountain has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Blue Mountain, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population83—since 2011Median age44 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1526.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)33.7%
Children (0–14)26.5%
Young adults (25–44)26.5%
Seniors (65+)20.5%
Youth (15–24)13.3%

Marital status

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (28%) and Separated (11%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married28%
  • Separated11%
  • Widowed9%
  • Divorced4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (7%).

Australia75.9%
England6.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only83.1%

Religion

People with no religion9.6%

Religious affiliation

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Christianity at 88%, followed by No religion (12%).

  • Christianity88%
  • No religion12%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.3%

Highest year of school

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1233.3%
Year 1031.8%
Year 9 or below18.2%
Year 114.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$510—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,531—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,583—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.5%

Household income distribution

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49934.6%
$1,500–$2,99923.1%
Under $65015.4%
$4,000 or more11.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.3%People with a mental health condition12.0%People needing help with daily activities19.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Arthritis at 30%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (11%).

Arthritis20.5%
Mental health12.0%
Asthma7.2%
Dementia7.2%
Diabetes6.0%
Lung condition6.0%
Other condition4.8%
Heart disease3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.6%People providing unpaid care20.0%People caring for children unpaid18.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011One-parent families34.0%

Family composition

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (28%).

  • Couples with children43%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families28%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$325—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting26.9%Homes owned outright61.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

  • Owned outright57%
  • Rented25%
  • Owned with a mortgage18%

Types of homes

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (42%).

Car (driver)55.6%
Worked at home40.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years14.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation38.6%Employed full-time59.3%

Industries people work in

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 72%, followed by Education & training (17%) and Mining (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing77.8%
Education & training18.5%
Mining11.1%

Occupations people work in

In Blue Mountain, the largest group is Managers at 71%, followed by Labourers (29%).

Managers55.6%
Labourers22.2%

Nearby areas

Sunnyside (Qld)OakendenHazledeanSarina RangeMunburaEtonEpsom (Qld)Sarina