Bli Bli
Statistical Area - sa2

Bli Bli lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Bli Bli's population is approximately 11,888 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,138 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,750. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. Bli Bli's population density is around 265 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 10.6% since the 2021 census exceeds the non-metro average of 8.8%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.9% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for national non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Bli Bli is expected to increase by 1,850 persons, recording a total gain of 15.1%.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bli Bli when compared nationally

Bli Bli has averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 294 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 5.6 new residents per year for every home built during these years.

The demand has significantly outpaced supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $221,000, indicating more affordable housing options compared to regional levels. This financial year has seen approximately $8.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature.

In comparison with the Rest of Qld, Bli Bli exhibits roughly 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally in terms of areas assessed, leading to relatively limited buyer choices and supporting interest in existing homes. The new development composition is approximately 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. Currently, there are estimated to be around 620 people per dwelling approval in Bli Bli, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. Looking ahead, Bli Bli is projected to grow by approximately 1,796 residents by the year 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may face increased competition as the population continues to grow.

Bli Bli has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Hillside Retreat Estate, Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village), and Parklakes 2 Estate - Final Stage. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Bli Bli shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bli Bli has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%.

As of June 2025, there are 5861 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 1.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld at 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high representation, at 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Bli Bli's labour force decreased by 2.2%, while employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and the labour force expand by 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bli Bli's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Bli Bli had a median taxpayer income of $47,251 and an average of $58,089. This was below the national average. Rest of Qld's median was $50,780 with an average of $64,844. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,861 (median) and $66,216 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Bli Bli ranked modestly between the 41st and 47th percentiles. The earnings profile indicated that 37.3% of locals (4,434 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 83.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 48th percentile. Bli Bli's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Bli Bli is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Bli Bli, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 17.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is similar to Non-Metro Qld's composition of 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bli Bli stood at 37.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 41.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,900, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,777. Weekly rent in Bli Bli was recorded at $460, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $385. Nationally, Bli Bli's median monthly mortgage repayment is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bli Bli features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.6% of all households, including 34.3% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Bli Bli performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (30.9%). Educational participation is high at 27.3%, with 10.8% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,772 students: Bli Bli State School and Good Samaritan Catholic College. These schools demonstrate typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 1031) with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area. The school places per 100 residents ratio is 14.9, below the regional average of 19.8, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Bli Bli shows that there are currently 23 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 314 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 421 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 44 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Bli Bli are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Bli Bli's health indicators show below-average results, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% of its total population (~5,813 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.6%) and mental health issues (8.3%). Around 67.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.0% in Rest of Qld. Bli Bli has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.5%, with 2,440 people, compared to 18.7% in Rest of Qld. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, even better than the general population's health metrics.

Bli Bli ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bli Bli's population showed limited cultural diversity, with 81.6% born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.6%, slightly higher than the regional average of 46.0%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.5%), Australian (27.2%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, German ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional figure of 5.1%, while New Zealand and South African ancestries remained similar to regional averages at 1.0% and 0.6% respectively.

Bli Bli's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bli Bli's median age is 40, close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 but exceeding the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 15.6% of its population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 15-24 cohort represents 9.7%. According to the 2021 Census, Bli Bli's 35-44 age group grew from 14.4% to 15.6%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 8.7% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 11.6% to 9.8%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 11.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bli Bli's age profile will significantly evolve. Leading this shift, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 1,813 residents from 1,419. The 15-24 group shows more modest growth at 3%, adding only 35 residents.