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Bli Bli has an estimated 11,229 residents, up from 10,138 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,091 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 365 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Bli Bli, demographic analysis combining regional ABS updates and 101 validated new addresses recorded post-Census indicates an estimated population of approximately 11,229 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,138 residents documented at the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,091 people (10.8%). This figure builds on an estimated resident population of 11,175 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Current density stands at 364 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample living space alongside capacity for future expansion. The suburb of Bli Bli outpaced both the national benchmark and Rest of Qld (9.4%) with its 10.8% gain post-2021 Census, establishing itself as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
While overseas arrivals and natural increase contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 66.0% of total demographic additions. Projections for the suburb of Bli Bli integrate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 base year for individual SA2 units. For unrepresented areas or projections extending beyond post-2032, 2023 Queensland State Government figures based on 2021 numbers are utilised, adjusted across age brackets via proportional weightings from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 base). Looking ahead, the suburb of Bli Bli is anticipated to experience growth outpacing regional Australian medians, expanding by 1,525 persons up to 2041 under aggregated SA2 models—amounting to an overall rise of 13.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
222 new dwellings have been approved in Bli Bli over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Bli Bli averaged approximately 44 dwelling consents per year, accumulating an estimated 222 homes throughout the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 24 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 7.5 new residents arrived per completed home over the 5 financial years, signaling that new residential supply is trailing behind population intake, a dynamic that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $564,000. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, with $7.8 million in non-residential approvals documented during the current financial year.
Detached houses constitute 91.0% of recent residential building permits, while medium and high-density formats account for 9.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density profile and prioritising spacious homes suited to families. Furthermore, the ratio of 602 people per residential approval highlights an unhurried, low-volume development landscape. Projected demographic growth indicates that Bli Bli will incorporate 1,471 additional residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch quarterly estimates. While construction activity remains in reasonable balance with prospective population gains, increasing numbers of residents may foster heightened market competition among prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bli Bli, worth an estimated $623 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.79 billion. 13 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure investments and major works play a crucial role in shaping community growth and development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 influential projects with the potential to impact the area, with key initiatives including Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village), Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct, and Bli Bli Village Centre.
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Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion
Ongoing multi stage expansion of Good Samaritan Catholic College in Bli Bli, a Brisbane Catholic Education school growing toward about 1,500 students. Stage 4 delivered a new two storey secondary building with seven classrooms, a walkway link between existing blocks, internal upgrades to five other buildings, an expanded car park and a new emergency vehicle turnaround zone, and has now been completed. In November 2025 the College secured Block Grant Authority funding for a Stage 5 building project, which will deliver a new Health Hub for senior students pursuing health and medical pathways, a Year 7 Transition Precinct, additional secondary classrooms, expanded library space, enhanced learning support areas, extra administration space and new covered lunch areas.The project is in early design and planning ahead of formal development approval.
Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village)
A 51-hectare master-planned residential community proposed by the developers of Parklakes 1 and 2 Estates at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast. Plans include approximately 450 low-density homes, 70 medium-density homes, retirement village or over-55 resort options, two artificial lakes, an open space network, and a small-scale retail centre with local shops and office space. Sunshine Coast Council refused the development application on 21 November 2024; applicants Focus Estates and One Man Bli Bli lodged a Planning and Environment Court appeal on 19 December 2024.
Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct
Major future sporting and recreation precinct spanning over 130 hectares at Bli Bli, aimed at fostering healthy communities while supporting floodplain management in the Blue Heart area. The project includes land acquired in 2021 (97ha) and 2023 (37ha) and is part of Council's long-term strategy to maintain five hectares of sport and recreation land per 1000 residents. Still in early planning stages with facilities expected to be years away from construction.
Bli Bli Village Centre
A major mixed-use development providing approximately 8,000sqm of retail and commercial floor space across multiple buildings, plus accommodation suites, tavern/hotel, medical facilities, and extensive amenities. The completed project includes a health and wellbeing centre, diverse retail opportunities, professional offices, F45 gym, various restaurants, medical facilities, Bli Bli Hotel with gaming and function facilities, accommodation suites, and abundant undercover parking.
Hillside Retreat Estate
Boutique residential land development offering 15 lots positioned in lush countryside with north-easterly views of Mount Coolum. Features thoughtfully engineered topography for easy building solutions ranging from slab on ground to split level and pole home builds. Adjacent to 7805m2 council reserve ensuring protected views. Stage 1 sold out, Stage 2 selling now with only 6 lots remaining. Titles registration forecast for August 2025.
Parklakes 2 Estate - Final Stage
Completion of the final land release within the Parklakes 2 masterplanned community in Bli Bli, delivering residential lots around lakes, green space, walking trails and a central park with local cafe access. Parklakes 1 and 2 are now completed, with the last release concluding the estate.
Halcyon Lakeside
Award-winning over-50s lifestyle community featuring 232 architecturally designed homes with panoramic lakeside views, resort-style amenities including heated pool, tennis court, bowling green, gym, cinema, and community center. Located in growing coastal suburb of Bli Bli with secure gated living and maintenance-free lifestyle.
Park Rise Estate Stage 2
Stage 2 of Park Rise Estate in Bli Bli has been completed, delivering 12 build-ready land lots averaging about 700 sqm each. The broader estate totals 47 lots around Camelot Court off Camp Flat Road, within walking distance of Good Samaritan Catholic College. Lots were marketed from about $595,000 and the developer reported strong interest on completion.
5,325 residents of Bli Bli are employed, from a labour force of 5,532. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,552, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Bli Bli is underpinned by a proficient workforce with notable strength in the construction industry, maintaining an unemployment rate of just 3.7% according to aggregated statistical figures. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,325, with joblessness tracking 0.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is comparatively subdued at 61.6%, trailing Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures revealed that only 13.4% of employed locals worked from home, a metric shaped in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is heavily anchored by health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct regional specialisation, employing residents at 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.0% of workers in Bli Bli, substantially below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. The discrepancy between Census resident workers and local job counts points to a constrained supply of internal employment opportunities. Labour market evaluations across broader statistical divisions from SALM and ABS sources reveal that over the 12 months to March 2026, Bli Bli's workforce contracted by 2.2% alongside a 3.2% drop in total employment, lifting the jobless rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise 0.1% and the labour pool expand 0.3%, with unemployment climbing by 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 forecast nationwide workforce expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge. Extrapolating these industry weightings to Bli Bli's local profile indicates modeled potential job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bli Bli is $1,670 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,013 a year against an average of $57,929. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics from financial year 2023 indicate that Bli Bli recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $47,013 and an average of $57,929, sitting below nationwide standards as well as the respective benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,354 for median income and $64,510 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the Census, personal, family, and household earnings clustered moderately between the 40th and 45th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket represents the primary income tier, capturing 37.1% of residents (4,165 people) compared to 31.7% regionally.
Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 83.4% (ranking at the 46th percentile), while the area sits within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bli Bli had 3,661 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 27.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwellings in Bli Bli at the most recent Census were composed of 82.1% separate houses and 17.9% non-detached or other structures, contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other forms across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 37.6%, markedly higher than regional levels, while remaining residences were mortgaged (41.4%) or occupied by tenants (20.9%). Local housing costs exceed regional standards, with median monthly home loan repayments of $1,900 and median weekly rent of $460, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, Bli Bli's mortgage payments surpass the Australian figure of $1,863, and typical rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bli Bli counted 3,661 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,055 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming share of residences at 78.3%, encompassing couples with children (34.1%), couples without children (33.4%), and single parent households (10.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.7%, comprising single-person households (19.0%) alongside group households (2.7%). The local median household size reaches 2.6 people, surpassing the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.7% of adults in Bli Bli hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,772 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education degrees in Bli Bli tracks below the nationwide proportion of 30.4%, with university qualifications held by 19.7% of residents, highlighting a key focus area for local educational development. Attainment includes bachelor degrees (14.4%), postgraduate qualifications (3.1%), and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Conversely, vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 43.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding certificates (30.8%) or advanced diplomas (12.9%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 27.2% of the population enrolled in educational courses. Current students comprise 10.6% in primary schooling, 7.1% attending secondary schools, and 3.3% engaged in tertiary study.
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Getting around Bli Bli means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.6% of residents in Bli Bli report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health profiles in Bli Bli align closely with nationwide norms across young and older cohorts, according to AreaSearch morbidity and health data. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 50% of residents (~5,632 people), falling below the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Among reported medical conditions, arthritis and mental health disorders are the most prevalent, diagnosed in 9.8 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 66.6% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses (compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld). Working-age health outcomes remain standard.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 22.2% of the local population (2,492 people), exceeding the Regional Qld share of 20.3%, with older demographic cohorts demonstrating above-average health results relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bli Bli is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bli Bli is relatively low, with 81.6% of the population born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 49.3% of the community. Judaism shows the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. English (33.3%), Australian (27.2%), and Irish (8.6%) form the three leading ancestries declared by residents based on parents' birthplaces. Additional distinct community representations include New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (versus 0.9% across the region), German at 5.0% (compared to 4.7%), and Welsh at 0.6% (relative to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bli Bli is 41. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Bli Bli's demographic age spread closely mirrors Regional Qld, with the largest variance across broad cohorts measuring 3.5 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 41, matching both the 2021 Census result for the area and the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The most noticeable shift post-Census occurred among middle-aged residents and young retirees (45 - 64), who decreased from 22.2% to an estimated 21.1%. Looking to 2041, younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) will lead demographic expansion, increasing by 541 residents (18%) to a total of 3,539.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bli Bli
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,138 at the 2021 Census → 11,229 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30287). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.