Blue Bay Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Blue Bay is a locality approximately 63 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Blue Bay is 2261, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Blue Bay has a population of 1,060 (484 males, 576 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Blue Bay is $1,323, with a median personal income of $731 per week.
The median weekly rent is $380 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (15), New Zealand (10), and Scotland (10).
90.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Blue Bay shows 462 people employed (228 full-time, 169 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (85), managers (50), and community & personal service (44).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Blue Bay has an IRSAD score of 983 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Blue Bay covers an area of 0.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2239 persons per km².
Statistically, Blue Bay sits within the Wyong area, part of the broader Central Coast region. It falls under the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
The federal electorate for Blue Bay is Dobell (Provincial).
Blue Bay Details
| Postcode | 2261 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,060 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,323/week |
| Median Personal Income | $731/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2239/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 477 |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.3530 |
| Longitude | 151.5010 |
| Distance from Sydney | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Wyong |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Dobell |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 122 (11.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 100 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 218 (20.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 322 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 306 (28.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 107 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 50 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (2.6%) |
| Asthma | 26 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 26 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 23 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 52 (10.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 190 (39.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 161 (33.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 73 (15.3%) |