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Bilinga QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bilinga, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bilinga QLD is 1,883 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bilinga is $804 per week ($41,808 per year). Median rent in Bilinga is $428 per week ($1,855 per month). Bilinga has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bilinga has a population density of 692.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bilinga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bilinga is $2,000.

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Bilinga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bilinga Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$804/wk

$41,808 per year

#3564 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$428/wk

$1,855 per month

#1442 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bilinga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (942) Female 50.0% (942)

Population Density

692.7

people per km²

1,883 people · 2.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,814

Family income/wk

Bilinga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bilinga Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

58.5% 248 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.5% 176 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bilinga Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

3.3%

Brazil

1.1%

India

1.1%

Indonesia

0.9%

Canada

0.6%

Germany

0.6%

China

0.5%

Chile

0.4%

Fiji

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bilinga Religion

No Religion

44.6%

Catholic

21.5%

Anglican

13.9%

Not stated

9.9%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bilinga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bilinga Languages Spoken at Home

Portuguese

25.8%

Mandarin

16.1%

Italian

9.7%

SAL Indon

9.7%

SAL Tot

9.7%

Spanish

9.7%

Other

9.7%

Hindi

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bilinga Employment

💼

Employed full-time

32.4% 480 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.7% 352 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.1% 61 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.8% 590 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bilinga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.7%

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bilinga Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Managers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Labourers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bilinga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Health

15.5%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Engineering

11.8%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Education

9.2%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Information Technology

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bilinga Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

11.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bilinga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bilinga Marital Status

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Married

37.4% 637

↔️

Separated

4.1% 70

📋

Divorced

13.5% 229

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 78

👤

Never married

40.4% 687

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bilinga Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

23.8%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

9.7%

Other

7.3%

German

4.8%

Italian

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Chinese

1.1%

Maori

1.1%

Polish

1.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bilinga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.0%

Vocational Education

23.9%

Secondary — Government

20.2%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Secondary — Catholic

2.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bilinga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 180

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 3,267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bilinga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.2% 252

—

Not a volunteer

83.8% 1,307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bilinga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

8.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bilinga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.6%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

4.5%

Bicycle

2.6%

Bus

1.7%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bilinga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.9%

1 vehicle

48.3%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

7.6%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bilinga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

49.8%

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

9.0%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bilinga Population Mobility

24.1%

moved in the last year

58.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bilinga Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,401

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bilinga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

155

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bilinga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bilinga Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.3%

Couple — children under 15

23.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bilinga Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.0% 46

👤

Never served

97.0% 1,512

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bilinga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 178

—

Did not provide

88.6% 1,383

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bilinga Children Ever Born

No children

38.0%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

25.5%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bilinga When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bilinga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

11.3%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bilinga Household Size

1 person

35.2%

2 persons

44.1%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

2.6%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bilinga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,296

Moved from QLD

213

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bilinga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.3%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Blended family — no other children

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bilinga Schools

schools nearby

government

989

avg ICSEA score

285

total students

Coolangatta State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 285 students

989

ICSEA

Mastery Schools Australia - Coolangatta Campus Independent

Combined

Hillcrest Christian College - Coolangatta Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bilinga Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,435/wk

Median Rent $428/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bilinga

Your weekly income

≈ $6,218/month

Median rent $428/wk

Left after rent $1,007/wk

Rent share 29.8%

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Bilinga vs State & National Average

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Pop: 942 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 943 Income: $757/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 943 Income: $829/wk Rent: $370/wk

Springsure

Pop: 950 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 953 Income: $691/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 958 Income: $601/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilinga

What is the population of Bilinga QLD?

The population of Bilinga QLD is 1,883 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 692.7 people per km².Bilinga is ranked #3,116 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bilinga?

The median personal income in Bilinga QLD is $804 per week, or $41,808 per year.The median household income is $1,435 per week.Family income is $1,814 per week.Bilinga is ranked #3,564 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bilinga?

Median rent in Bilinga QLD is $428 per week ($1,855 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bilinga ranks #1,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bilinga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bilinga QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bilinga?

The median age in Bilinga QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bilinga a good suburb to live in?

Bilinga is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,883.The median income is $804/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30250. All dollar figures in AUD.