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The Bluff (Ipswich - Qld)

QLD 4340 • Queensland

53
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About The Bluff (Ipswich - Qld)

The Bluff is a small rural locality in the Lockyer Valley region of south-east Queensland, situated approximately 80 kilometres west of Brisbane near the town of Laidley. Covering approximately 6 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 53 residents. The locality lies within the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area, in Queensland's renowned vegetable-growing heartland.

The Lockyer Valley is known as Queensland's salad bowl, producing an enormous variety of vegetables including tomatoes, capsicums, onions, and leafy greens that supply Brisbane and south-east Queensland markets. The town of Laidley provides shopping, schools, and community services for residents. Gatton, the Lockyer Valley's main service centre, is approximately 20 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential; there is no public transport in The Bluff. The rich volcanic soil and productive farming landscape define the character of this locality.

The Bluff (Ipswich - Qld) falls under postcode 4340 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.80°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.29 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4340

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4340, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,447
Median 2023–24
$56,136
▲ 29.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,244

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4340; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Laidley
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Drive to Ipswich; Translink Ipswich Line to Brisbane (~35 min from Ipswich)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min - 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Warrego Highway provides main route to Brisbane via Ipswich

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural valley locality; car required for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
53
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains The Bluff (Ipswich - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0% 10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Scenic Rim →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bluff known for? +

The Bluff is a farming locality in the Lockyer Valley, part of Queensland's vegetable-growing heartland known as the salad bowl, with rich volcanic soils producing tomatoes, capsicums, onions, and other vegetables for Brisbane markets.

How far is The Bluff from Brisbane? +

The Bluff is approximately 80 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, roughly a 1 to 1.5 hour drive via the Warrego Highway.

Does The Bluff have public transport? +

There is no public transport in The Bluff. Laidley, approximately 10 kilometres away, has a railway station on the Queensland Rail Main Western Line.

What is the population of The Bluff? +

According to the 2021 Census, The Bluff has a population of approximately 53 residents in this Lockyer Valley farming locality.

Is The Bluff a good place to live? +

The Bluff suits those involved in intensive vegetable growing or who value the rural Lockyer Valley lifestyle, with Laidley's services nearby and Brisbane accessible via the Warrego Highway.

What is the postcode for The Bluff? +

The postcode for The Bluff is 4340, covering this rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area of Queensland.

Is The Bluff a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. The Bluff is part of the Scenic Rim LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.