Bluff Point Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Bluff Point is a locality approximately 376 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Bluff Point is 6530, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bluff Point has a population of 1,381 (662 males, 722 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Bluff Point is $1,359, with a median personal income of $853 per week.
The median weekly rent is $260 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (29), South Africa (22), and New Zealand (20).
85.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bluff Point shows 635 people employed (373 full-time, 212 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (115), community & personal service (57), and technicians & trades (54).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bluff Point has an IRSAD score of 968 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bluff Point covers an area of 1.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 941 persons per km².
Statistically, Bluff Point sits within the Mid West area, part of the broader Western Australia - Outback region. It falls under the Chapman Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Bluff Point is Durack (Rural).
Bluff Point Details
| Postcode | 6530 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,381 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,359/week |
| Median Personal Income | $853/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 941/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 556 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 76 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.7368 |
| Longitude | 114.6250 |
| Distance from Perth | 376 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Chapman Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 177 (12.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 122 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 245 (17.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 381 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 464 (33.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 160 (11.6%) |
| Arthritis | 66 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 45 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 43 (3.1%) |
| Asthma | 38 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 36 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 32 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 30 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 225 (40.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 202 (36.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 95 (17.2%) |