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Bluff Point, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Bluff Point is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,328. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,328 Population 2,142/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$28,831 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,831 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Bluff Point

Bluff Point is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

People

Population1,328
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density2,142/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,831
Per Capita$28,831
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units531

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,328
Population Density2,142 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-28.7374°, 114.6228°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,831
Median Age52.0 years

About Bluff Point

Bluff Point is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,328. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Bluff Point has a population of 1,328 with a density of 2,142 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,328
Total Population
2,142
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bluff Point vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bluff Point is $28,831, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,831 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $554, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Bluff Point vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,831
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,831
Avg Weekly Wage$554

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bluff Point is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 531 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units531

Property Tax

Climate in Bluff Point

Bluff Point has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 384 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 18.4° / 31.8° 2.9
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.8° 7.1
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.4° 15.6
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.4° 21.4
May 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.8° 54.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 74.7
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 9.4° / 20° 82.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 62.0
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22.1° 34.7
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.1° 15.6
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.7° 9.0
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.4° 4.4
Bluff Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,142/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7374°N, 114.6228°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997 77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia M4.3 81 km
Mar 17, 1991 41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.8 91 km
Apr 10, 2003 57 km W of Port Denison, Australia M3.3 72 km
May 11, 2003 61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest

Bluff Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bluff Point

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bluff Point Primary School - - - -
Saint Lawrence's Primary School - - - -
Meekatharra School of the Air - - - -
Geraldton Camp School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bluff Point

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Geraldton 98.1 - AAC+ 33 kbps
Radio MAMA community, indigenous MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bluff Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Greenough Cafe & Visitor Centre
Oakabella Homestead
Western Australia Museum - Geraldton

Libraries in Bluff Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldton Library0.0

Hotels in Bluff Point

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wintersun Hotel

Clinics in Bluff Point

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spalding Child Health Centre

Gas Stations in Bluff Point

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven Geraldton North

Breweries in Bluff Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Batavia Brewing

Airports Near Bluff Point

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geraldton AirportGETMedium Airport
Dongara AirportDOXSmall Airport
Howatharra Airstrip-Small Airport
Lynton Airfield-Small Airport
Northampton Airport-Small Airport
Taylors Private Airfield-Small Airport
Valley View-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Bluff Point

What is the population of Bluff Point?

Bluff Point has a population of 1,328 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,142 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bluff Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,831, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bluff Point?

Bluff Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bluff Point?

Bluff Point has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $554. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bluff Point?

The median home value in Bluff Point is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

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