Bluewater Park
With a household income in the 82nd percentile nationally, Bluewater Park punches well above average for a small community of 1,066 residents spread across 103.96 square kilometres north of Townsville. The suburb runs entirely on detached housing, with 100% separate houses and not a single apartment recorded, which is rare even by regional Queensland standards. At a density of just 10.3 people per square kilometre, this is a low-density lifestyle enclave where 67.8% of residents are actively paying off a mortgage, reflecting a community that chose to buy into the area in recent years rather than simply inherit it.
Population
1,066
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,157/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$488K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price sits at approximately $488,000, estimated from 2025 rent levels, which is accessible compared to Queensland's major urban centres. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.6% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the average Bluewater Park buyer carries a comfortable debt load relative to income. The stock is entirely separate houses, with 50.3% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and another 42.3% having 3 bedrooms, so family-sized homes dominate. Outright owners account for only 19.9% compared to 67.8% on a mortgage, a tenure split that signals a suburb where most buyers are still in the accumulation phase rather than holding long-established equity.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at approximately $488,000, estimated from 2025 rent levels, which is accessible compared to Queensland's major urban centres. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.6% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the average Bluewater Park buyer carries a comfortable debt load relative to income. The stock is entirely separate houses, with 50.3% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and another 42.3% having 3 bedrooms, so family-sized homes dominate. Outright owners account for only 19.9% compared to 67.8% on a mortgage, a tenure split that signals a suburb where most buyers are still in the accumulation phase rather than holding long-established equity.
For Investors
The rental market in Bluewater Park is thin: only 12.3% of dwellings are rented, lower than the state average, which limits the tenant pool. Weekly rent runs at $390 against a $488,000 median, giving a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable for a regional area. The vacancy rate of 6.5% is elevated and warrants attention, as it suggests more properties are sitting empty than is typical, which puts downward pressure on rents and capital growth. Development activity is minimal, with just 1 application lodged in the past 12 months, indicating negligible new supply. The suburb's high owner-occupier rate (87.7% owned or mortgaged) means investment stock is scarce and resale competition is low.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age is 37, which is 3 years below the national figure, indicating a younger than average community. The overseas-born share sits at 12.0%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly locally-born population. Ancestry data confirms an Anglo-Celtic lean: English (458), Scottish (117) and Irish (115) are the top three ancestries among a population of 1,066. University qualifications reach only 17.6% of residents, which is 12.5 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades, healthcare and practical occupations rather than professional services. Average household size is 3.0, above the national average, and 49.6% of families are couples with children, pointing to a community built around family formation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every dwelling in Bluewater Park is a separate house, a rate of 100% that places it in a distinct category compared to most Queensland suburbs where apartments and semi-detached homes form a share of stock. Large homes dominate: 50.3% have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.3% have 3 bedrooms, so the suburb is overwhelmingly configured for families rather than singles or couples. Tenure is skewed heavily toward mortgagees at 67.8%, while outright owners at 19.9% and renters at 12.3% make up the remainder. The rent-to-income ratio of 18.1% and mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.6% are both comfortably below stress thresholds, suggesting residents are not financially stretched despite the mortgage-dominant ownership profile. Median house price is approximately $488,000.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$390
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$931
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.5%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.9%
Couples, no children
911
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Bluewater Park's industry mix at 20.4% of employed residents (68 workers), followed by Construction at 11.4% (38), Education at 10.8% (36), Public Administration at 9.9% (33) and Mining at 6.9% (23). The presence of Mining at 6.9% reflects the suburb's proximity to North Queensland resource industries, which supports household incomes above median levels. Full-time employment runs at 69.7% of those working, and the unemployment rate is 5.5% from a 64.4% participation rate. By occupation, Professionals (78) lead, followed by Machinery and Drivers (65), which is consistent with the mining and construction exposure. Weekly household income averages $2,157, placing the suburb in the 82nd income percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.7%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
64.4%
Employed
479
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.6%
Postgraduate
5.1%
Born Overseas
12.0%
Dwellings
342
Transport to Work
Car dependency in Bluewater Park is near-total: 92.9% of residents drive to work, and only 0.8% use public transport, which is consistent with a low-density, semi-rural suburb covering 103.96 square kilometres where walking or cycling to services is not practical. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on Townsville and surrounding areas for schooling. Crime statistics are not available for this suburb. The 4.4% of residents needing daily assistance (45 people) is a modest figure consistent with the relatively young median age of 37. Volunteering runs at 12.7%, and housing stress is low on both the rent and mortgage measures, making day-to-day financial pressures lighter than in higher-cost Queensland markets.
Drive
92.9%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bluewater Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluewater Park a good suburb to live in?
Bluewater Park suits families and owner-occupiers seeking large detached homes at accessible prices. Household income sits in the 82nd percentile nationally, mortgage stress is low at 18.6% of income, and 77.8% of residents stay put year to year. The trade-offs are near-total car dependency with only 0.8% using public transport and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Bluewater Park?
The median house price is approximately $488,000, estimated from 2025 rent levels. Weekly rent averages $390 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.6% is well below the 30% stress threshold, making Bluewater Park more financially manageable than many Queensland markets.
What schools are in Bluewater Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Bluewater Park suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in Townsville and surrounding suburbs. Locally, 17.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 12.5 percentage points below the national figure, and the dominant industries are Healthcare, Construction and Education.
Is Bluewater Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Bluewater Park in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 18.6% and rent-to-income at 18.1%, both well below stress thresholds. Only 4.4% of residents need daily assistance, and the suburb's household income sits in the 82nd percentile nationally, factors generally associated with lower disadvantage.
Is Bluewater Park good for property investment?
The gross yield is approximately 4.2% based on $390 weekly rent against a $488,000 median, reasonable for regional Queensland. However, the 6.5% vacancy rate is elevated compared to healthy market levels, and the renter pool is thin at only 12.3% of dwellings. Development activity is minimal at 1 application in 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term risk.
How is Bluewater Park's population changing?
No formal population forecast is available for Bluewater Park given its small population of 1,066. Turnover data shows 22.2% of residents arrived within 5 years, while 77.8% stayed, indicating a stable base. The young median age of 37 compared to national and a 49.6% share of couples-with-children families suggest natural household demand will hold steady rather than decline.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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