Bluff, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bluff is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 324 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$170 /wk
Population324
Median age47
Area681.3 km²
To CBD513 km
LGACentral Highlands (Qld)

Demographics

Population
324
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$2,237 /week
Median personal income
$1,171 /week
Median family income
$2,471 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Central Highlands (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$170 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Bluff State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 11 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 98.1% of the 53 resolvable premises in Bluff. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Node: 1.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 98.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bluff?

Bluff (QLD 4702) had 324 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Bluff?

The median advertised rent in Bluff is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bluff?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bluff covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bluff State School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bluff?

Bluff is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bluff?

Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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