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Bluewater Park, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bluewater Park is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 965. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
965 Population 3/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$31,468 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,468 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population965
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,468
Per Capita$31,468
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership87.7%
Housing Units386

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population965
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-19.2050°, 146.5134°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,468
Median Age37.0 years

About Bluewater Park

Bluewater Park is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 965. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Bluewater Park has a population of 965 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

965
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bluewater Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bluewater Park is $31,468, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,468 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $605, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: Bluewater Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,468
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,468
Avg Weekly Wage$605

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bluewater Park is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 87.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.7%
Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units386

Property Tax

Climate in Bluewater Park

Bluewater Park has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Dec (25°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 28.7° 254.3
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 325.7
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.7° 149.9
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.6° 53.9
May 19°C / 66°F 14° / 24.1° 25.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.4° 16.6
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.8° 13.6
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12° / 23.4° 19.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 15.1° / 25.8° 9.7
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.4° 24.1
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19.1° / 28.9° 60.5
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 125.6
Bluewater Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2050°N, 146.5134°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 106 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 220 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 152 km
2010 Ului Category 1 221 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 281 km
2006 Larry Category 4 190 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 172 km
1991 Joy Category 2 261 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 99 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Bluewater Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Bluewater Park

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Libraries in Bluewater Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bluewater Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Stadiums & Teams in Bluewater Park

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bluewater Park

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Battery Downs AirportSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Hillgrove AirportSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
New Moon AirportNMPSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport
Paluma AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bluewater Park

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluewater Park

What is the population of Bluewater Park?

Bluewater Park has a population of 965 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Bluewater Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,468, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bluewater Park?

Bluewater Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in Bluewater Park?

The unemployment rate in Bluewater Park is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $605. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bluewater Park?

The median home value in Bluewater Park is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 87.7%.

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