Bli Bli

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Bli Bli is around 11,096. This reflects an increase of 958 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,138. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,048 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 360 persons per square kilometer. Bli Bli's growth rate of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Migration from interstate contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers including overseas migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Bli Bli, with an expected increase of 1,765 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 16.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Bli Bli has seen approximately 46 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 233 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY26. On average, 6.6 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating significant demand outstripping supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $563,000. This financial year has seen $5.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development.

Recent construction comprises 92% standalone homes and 8% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 667 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections estimate Bli Bli will add 1,818 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite heightened competition among buyers as the population grows.

Bli Bli has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 51 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are Parklakes Central (Bli Bli Northern Village), Good Samaritan Catholic College Expansion, Bli Bli Major Sport and Recreation Precinct, and Bli Bli Village Centre. The following list outlines those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Bli Bli exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Bli Bli has a skilled workforce with 5,444 residents employed as of June 2025. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than Rest of Qld's 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 59.1%, matching Rest of Qld's figure. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Labour force levels decreased by 2.3% in Bli Bli over the year to June 2025, with employment declining by 1.3%, leading to a 1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bli Bli's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on Sep-22 forecasts.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Bli Bli is $47,013, with an average income of $57,929. This is below the national averages of a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844 for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bli Bli would be approximately $53,590 (median) and $66,033 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Bli Bli rank modestly, between the 40th and 45th percentiles. Income brackets show that 37.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the area at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bli Bli, with only 83.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bli Bli, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bli Bli was at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,900, matching Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent figure was $460, while Non-Metro Qld had no recorded data for rents. Nationally, Bli Bli's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and its rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bli Bli features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households account for 78.3% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

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 19.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high at 27.2%, comprising 10.6% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

The area offers educational provision through Bli Bli State School and Good Samaritan Catholic College, serving a total of 1,772 students. It has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1031) with balanced opportunities. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area, providing strong educational infrastructure with 16.0 school places per 100 residents.

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

The analysis shows that Bli Bli has 22 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 239 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 374 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 34 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bli Bli is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bli Bli faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% (~5,565 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.8%) and mental health issues (8.3%). About 66.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% in Rest of Qld. There are 21.4% residents aged 65 and over (2,374 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in 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 was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 81.6% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Bli Bli is Christianity, which accounts for 49.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Bli Bli, comprising 0.1% of its population compared to None% across the rest of Queensland.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English at 33.3%, Australian at 27.2%, and Irish at 8.6%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealand is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to None% regionally, German at 5.0% (None% regionally), and Welsh at 0.6% (None% regionally).

Bli Bli hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Bli Bli has a median age of 40, close to the Rest of Qld figure of 41 but exceeding the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group is strongly represented at 15.4% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.2% to 15.4%, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.1%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Bli Bli's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 group expected to grow by 29% (adding 400 people) to reach 1,776 from 1,375. The 15-24 group is projected to grow more modestly at 4%, adding only 38 residents.