NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Blueys Beach, 2428
Current weather
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66% humidity · 14.6 km/h wind · 22.9° / 15.1° today · 1.4 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Blueys Beach revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with housing affordability and transport and access the main drags compared with similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 64
- Median household income / week
- $1,275
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 145 of 250
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 44.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 6 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 207
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 22
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 90.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order133
- Breach Bail Conditions216
- Domestic Violence Related Assault185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment205
- Malicious Damage To Property170
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- 214 Boomerang Dr
- 283 Boomerang Dr
- Boomerang Dr After Croll St
- Boomerang Dr Before Croll St
- Boomerang Dr Opp Ingenia Holidays Blueys Beach
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
60 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision283 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428On Exhibition
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CROLL STREET BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision238 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Subdivision208 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Business identification sign; Take away food and drink197 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 CROLL STREET BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8-10 CROLL STREET BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support41 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah17 AMPAT PLACE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park321 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Withdrawn
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation47 285 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 CROLL STREET BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation47 285 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park17 321 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure182 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
2023· 9 proposals
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development4 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
August 2023
- Food and drink premises; Retail premises213 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling218 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition21 REEF CIRCUIT BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
July 2023
- Stormwater management systems238 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces50 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling12 CROLL STREET BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling41 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces222 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
2022· 13 proposals
December 2022
- Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Other17 321 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development203-205 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development50 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development4 AMPAT PLACE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Withdrawn
October 2022
- Other60 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing107 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Subdivision of land23 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 REEF CIRCUIT BLUEYS BEACH 2428Withdrawn
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development62 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
May 2022
- Change of use217 BOOMERANG DRIVE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Dwelling50 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
- Other60 NEWMAN AVENUE BLUEYS BEACH 2428Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- 214 Boomerang DrBus stop
- 283 Boomerang DrBus stop
- Boomerang Dr after Croll StBus stop
- Boomerang Dr before Croll StBus stop
- Boomerang Dr opp Ingenia Holidays Blueys BeachBus stop
- Drift CafeCafe
- Blueys News & SupamartConvenience store
199 Boomerang Drive
- Pacific Palms PharmacyPharmacy
188 Boomerang Drive
- Post Box
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Pacific Palms PharmacyBoomerang Drivepharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 22.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6358th in Australia
- State rank
- 1980th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #115 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #191 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 64%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 214 Boomerang Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 283 Boomerang Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Blueys News & Supamartamenities199 Boomerang Driveconvenience
- Boomerang Beach Surf Coamenitiesyes
- Boomerang Dr after Croll Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Boomerang Dr before Croll Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Boomerang Dr opp Ingenia Holidays Blueys Beachamenitiesbus_stop
- Drift Cafeamenitiescafe
- Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Baramenities201 Boomerang Driverestaurant
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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