The Bluff at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,007
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about The Bluff.
The postcode for The Bluff is 4340 (QLD).
The Bluff (4340) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
The Bluff has roughly 6,007 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Bluff scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Bluff's population at 6,007, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,007
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,007
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Bluff.
Local schools for The Bluff
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashwell State School
Rosewood State High School
Rosewood State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Bluff.
- What is the The Bluff postcode?
- The Bluff is in the 4340 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is The Bluff?
- The Bluff is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4340, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Bluff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in The Bluff?
- There are 9 schools serving The Bluff on this page, including Ashwell State School, Rosewood State High School, Rosewood State School.
- How walkable is The Bluff?
- The Bluff has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Bluff?
- The Bluff is close to Ashwell, Tallegalla, Lanefield, Woolshed, Rosewood.
- What is the population of The Bluff?
- The population of The Bluff is approximately 6,007 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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