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Blue Bay vs Forresters Beach

Name: Blue Bay vs Forresters Beach — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.8 km apart · Blue Bay profile · Forresters Beach profile

Blue Bay Forresters Beach

Forresters Beach and Blue Bay are neighbouring areas on the Central Coast with very different profiles. Forresters Beach is a wealthier area with a typical household income of $1,758 per week, compared to $1,323 in Blue Bay. It has a younger population—the typical resident is 44—and is more family-oriented, with 19.1% of people under 15 and 28.4% of adults providing unpaid childcare. In contrast, Blue Bay is far older, with a typical resident aged 52, and has a much higher share of renters at 36.9% compared to 14.8% in Forresters Beach.

Both areas have a similar share of First Nations residents, though the gap in education for this group is widening, with Year 12 completion far higher in Forresters Beach (44.4%) than in Blue Bay (18.2%). They also share similar levels of English language use and monthly mortgage payments. While both are quite accessible, residents in Forresters Beach have better access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,294 larger in Forresters Beach Separate houses: 29.3 pts higher in Forresters Beach Renting: 22.1 pts higher in Blue Bay Living alone: 13.4 pts higher in Blue Bay Median age: 8 yrs older in Blue Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +2,294 larger in Forresters Beach gap widening

1,060 73rd pct 3,354 86th pct

Median age in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +8 yrs older in Blue Bay gap widening

52 yrs 77th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

31.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.0 pts 24.2%

28.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.2 pts 25.7%

20.0% Young adults (25–44) +0.9 pts ▸ 20.9%

11.8% Children (0–14) +7.3 pts ▸ 19.1%

9.4% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

Marital status

41.1% Married +14.9 pts ▸ 56.0%

32.4% Never married ◂ +5.5 pts 26.9%

13.4% Divorced ◂ +4.9 pts 8.4%

6.7% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 6.1%

6.3% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Blue Bay Forresters Beach

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

81.0% Australia +0.5 pts ▸ 81.5%

2.9% England +2.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

0.9% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.5% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.7% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%

0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.3% India even 0.3%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.2% English +2.8 pts ▸ 46.0%

42.4% Australian ◂ +2.5 pts 39.8%

12.0% Irish +3.9 pts ▸ 15.8%

11.7% Scottish ◂ +0.3 pts 11.4%

2.8% German +0.7 pts ▸ 3.5%

2.8% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%

1.1% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.5% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.3% Greek +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%

1.2% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.5%

0.5% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.8% English only +0.9 pts ▸ 91.6%

0.5% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.3% Mandarin even 0.3%

0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

58.8% Christianity ◂ +6.5 pts 52.2%

32.0% No religion +8.6 pts ▸ 40.6%

7.1% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 5.5%

1.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%

0.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

0.7% Judaism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

0.0% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.3% Other religions even 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +3 more in Forresters Beach

3 67th pct 6 74th pct

Avg size in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +73 larger in Blue Bay

595 84th pct 522 75th pct

ICSEA in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach even

996 53rd pct 996 53rd pct

Highest year of school

46.0% Year 12 +9.9 pts ▸ 56.0%

30.4% Year 10 ◂ +4.7 pts 25.7%

11.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.2 pts 8.3%

5.9% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 5.4%

Highest qualification level

29.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.1 pts 29.8%

19.0% Bachelor degree +5.1 pts ▸ 24.1%

15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.9 pts ▸ 17.6%

7.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.1 pts 7.7%

4.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 4.1%

2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

21.4% Management & commerce ◂ +1.0 pts 20.4%

9.0% Engineering & related +4.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

9.2% Health +3.9 pts ▸ 13.1%

12.7% Society & culture ◂ +2.9 pts 9.8%

11.0% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 10.8%

8.5% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 9.1%

6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.9 pts 4.8%

4.2% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 3.5%

1.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%

2.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.4 pts 1.8%

0.7% Information technology +0.9 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$88 higher in Forresters Beach gap narrowing

$731 46th pct $819 62nd pct

Household income in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$435 higher in Forresters Beach gap narrowing

$1,323 34th pct $1,758 63rd pct

Family income in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$341 higher in Forresters Beach gap narrowing

$1,865 48th pct $2,206 69th pct

Household income distribution

31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.1 pts 27.7%

25.6% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 27.9%

19.7% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 14.7%

10.7% $4,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 12.6%

6.5% $3,000–$3,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

41.9% Under $650 ◂ +3.7 pts 38.2%

31.8% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 32.2%

14.9% $1,500–$2,999 +5.5 pts ▸ 20.4%

4.8% $3,000 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 5.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Arthritis ◂ +2.2 pts 10.8%

10.7% Mental health ◂ +3.5 pts 7.2%

8.8% Other condition ◂ +1.8 pts 7.0%

8.2% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 8.3%

6.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 3.3%

4.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 4.3%

4.3% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%

1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.8% None +6.5 pts ▸ 64.3%

22.1% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 21.2%

7.5% Two conditions ◂ +2.0 pts 5.5%

4.9% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +67 larger in Forresters Beach

34 74th pct 101 86th pct

Median age in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +8 yrs older in Blue Bay

28 yrs 57th pct 20 yrs 25th pct

Median income in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$116 higher in Blue Bay

$900 73rd pct $784 64th pct

Household income in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$724 higher in Forresters Beach

$1,625 47th pct $2,349 74th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +0.5 larger in Forresters Beach gap narrowing

2.1 19th pct 2.6 57th pct

Family composition

39.4% Couples with children +18.6 pts ▸ 57.9%

39.5% Couples without children ◂ +9.0 pts 30.4%

19.8% One-parent families ◂ +9.0 pts 10.8%

2.1% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.7%

Household size

37.7% 2 people ◂ +2.0 pts 35.7%

36.5% 1 person ◂ +13.4 pts 23.1%

8.8% 4 people +8.9 pts ▸ 17.7%

12.2% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 13.7%

2.3% 5 people +5.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.1% 6 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +$90 higher in Forresters Beach gap widening

$380 78th pct $470 90th pct

Mortgage in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach even gap narrowing

$2,167 80th pct $2,171 80th pct

People / bedroom in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +0.10 higher in Forresters Beach gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.3% Owned outright ◂ +4.8 pts 35.5%

36.9% Rented ◂ +22.1 pts 14.8%

20.1% Owned with a mortgage +16.2 pts ▸ 36.3%

1.7% Other tenure +11.1 pts ▸ 12.8%

0.8% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%

Types of homes

50.5% Separate house +29.3 pts ▸ 79.8%

34.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +15.7 pts 18.2%

14.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +13.6 pts 1.3%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.1 pts 27.9%

16.8% 4 bedrooms +16.2 pts ▸ 33.0%

27.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.6 pts 21.3%

5.0% 5 or more +9.6 pts ▸ 14.6%

3.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.2 pts 2.3%

0.0% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

52.8% $350–$549 ◂ +3.1 pts 49.7%

33.5% $200–$349 ◂ +18.8 pts 14.8%

9.1% $550–$749 +18.2 pts ▸ 27.3%

0.0% $750 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

0.0% Under $200 +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.3% $1,800–$2,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 34.7%

28.1% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 28.9%

27.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.2 pts 22.9%

14.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.1 pts 10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +22 more in Forresters Beach

7 77th pct 29 86th pct

Stops/1k in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +2.04 more in Forresters Beach

6.60 84th pct 8.65 87th pct

Departures/1k in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +504.9 more in Blue Bay

1,800.9 91st pct 1,296.1 88th pct

PT routes in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +5 more in Forresters Beach

4 82nd pct 9 86th pct

Stop walk in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +1 longer in Blue Bay

2 14th pct 1 0th pct

Drive to city in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +6 longer in Blue Bay

73 52nd pct 67 48th pct

Reach 30 min in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +22,825 more in Forresters Beach

0 0th pct 22,825 76th pct

Reach 45 min in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +10,675 more in Forresters Beach

22,825 51st pct 33,500 58th pct

How people get to work

47.5% Car (driver) +1.4 pts ▸ 48.9%

26.0% Worked at home +2.8 pts ▸ 28.8%

2.6% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 3.1%

1.7% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%

1.1% Bicycle ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.1% 2 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 40.6%

40.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.7 pts 35.5%

9.1% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 13.2%

11.0% No vehicle ◂ +8.9 pts 2.1%

6.4% 4 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

21.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.6 pts 19.1%

13.5% Construction ◂ +1.1 pts 12.5%

9.7% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 11.3%

9.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 8.7%

7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.5 pts 7.3%

6.7% Professional & technical +0.1 pts ▸ 6.8%

6.0% Public administration & safety +0.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

4.5% Manufacturing +0.5 pts ▸ 5.0%

3.7% Rental & real estate ◂ +1.6 pts 2.0%

1.5% Other services +1.9 pts ▸ 3.4%

3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%

1.9% Finance & insurance +1.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

22.8% Professionals +3.4 pts ▸ 26.2%

15.7% Community & personal service ◂ +2.9 pts 12.8%

10.8% Technicians & trades +4.3 pts ▸ 15.0%

14.4% Managers +0.3 pts ▸ 14.7%

12.0% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 13.7%

11.8% Sales workers ◂ +4.5 pts 7.3%

6.5% Labourers ◂ +0.8 pts 5.6%

3.0% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +0.7 higher in Blue Bay

5.9 87th pct 5.2 84th pct

Types ≤15 min in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +1.8 more in Blue Bay

6.2 90th pct 4.4 80th pct

15-min city in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +3.8 pts higher in Blue Bay

82.4% 90th pct 78.6% 88th pct

Walk to shops in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +24.7 pts higher in Forresters Beach

56.0% 81st pct 80.7% 90th pct

Walk to transit in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +5.9 pts higher in Blue Bay

99.8% 99th pct 93.9% 85th pct

Walk to school in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +44.1 pts higher in Blue Bay

48.1% 75th pct 3.9% 59th pct

Walk to a park in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +4.7 pts higher in Blue Bay

100.0% 100th pct 95.3% 83rd pct

Walk to health in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +41.3 pts higher in Forresters Beach

38.8% 81st pct 80.0% 93rd pct

Amenities/1k in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +3.7 more in Forresters Beach

9.4 40th pct 13.1 49th pct

Intersections/km² in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +54 higher in Blue Bay

91 85th pct 36 76th pct

Mean slope in Blue Bay in Forresters Beach +4.9 pts higher in Forresters Beach

4.7% 39th pct 9.6% 79th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blue Bay vs Forresters Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10413/blue-bay/vs/SAL11552/forresters-beach