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Bilingurr has an estimated 1,741 residents, up from 1,540 at the 2021 Census — a change of 201 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 148 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments combining broader regional updates from the ABS and post-Census address validation by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Bilingurr at approximately 1,741 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,540 people, this represents an expansion of 201 people (13.1%). This figure is derived from the resident count of 1,741 modeled by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density of 147 persons per square kilometer, the suburb offers generous space per resident as well as scope for future expansion.
Outpacing both the 9.5% nationwide benchmark and the Rest of WA rate, the suburb of Bilingurr's 13.1% gain establishes it as a regional growth outperformer, with natural increase supplying roughly 52.0% of recent population gains. Population projections adopt the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset keyed to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 zones, supplemented by age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 Greater Capital Region figures (based on 2022 data) for remaining territories and periods after 2032. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, the suburb of Bilingurr is projected to outperform typical Australian non-metropolitan growth, adding 216 persons according to consolidated SA2 modeling, which translates to an overall rise of 12.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Bilingurr over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential building approvals apportioned from regional data, the suburb averages roughly 5 residential building approvals annually, totaling an estimated 28 approved dwellings across the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, including 11 approvals recorded during FY-25. With construction adding an average of 3.4 new residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, buyer demand substantially outstrips new residential supply, driving upward price movement and market competition, alongside an average residential construction cost of $451,000 per dwelling. Residential building volumes in the locality outpace the Rest of WA by 39.0% per capita across the 5 year period, sustaining buyer choices while underpinning local property valuations.
Recent building activity consists of 78.0% separate houses and 22.0% attached homes, reinforcing a spacious, low-density suburban landscape oriented toward detached properties for buyers seeking land, with a ratio near 157 people per approved dwelling highlighting an expanding community. Longer-term demographic forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release project an additional 216 residents by 2041. Current levels of residential construction appear well balanced against future housing demand, pointing toward steady market conditions without severe pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bilingurr
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bilingurr, worth an estimated $910 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community growth and performance are heavily guided by local infrastructure programs and major development schemes, with AreaSearch identifying 6 key initiatives positioned to influence the area. These include the Blue Haze Light Industrial Precinct, Broome North - Waranyjarri Estate, Sanctuary Road Caravan Park, Key Worker And Over 55S Village, and Cable Beach Road East Intersection Improvements.
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Broome North - Waranyjarri Estate
Waranyjarri Estate is the primary residential precinct within the Broome North master-planned community. Designed for approximately 1,600 residents, the estate is Western Australia's only regional development with both EnviroDevelopment and Waterwise accreditation. Recent 2026 updates include the release of 111 new lots supported by a $40.7 million State Budget investment, the completion of the 550-metre Tanami Drive extension, and the successful operation of the 103-place Broome North Childcare Centre which opened in late 2025.
Blue Haze Light Industrial Estate
Blue Haze is Broome's principal light industrial estate, delivered by DevelopmentWA as an extension of the existing light industrial area and a core employment component of the 700-hectare Broome North development. Located about 4km from the Broome town centre in the Bilingurr growth corridor, the estate is now an established business centre with gyms, a service station, car and dog wash, laundry and dry cleaner, auto electrics, plumbing, windscreen replacement, crash repairs and a range of other operators trading.Stage 5 was released in March 2026 and delivered 15 fully serviced lots ranging from 2,400sqm to 3,753sqm along Tanami Drive, Cleopatra Street and Hatoyama View; as at the May 2026 sales campaign all 15 Stage 5 lots are under offer. Supporting works completed by DevelopmentWA include a 550-metre Tanami Drive extension and a new roundabout at Fairway Drive and Sanctuary Road, improving access between Blue Haze, Broome North and the Cable Beach precinct. The estate services demand for light industrial land across the greater Broome area and the wider Kimberley region.
Broome North Primary School
Modern facility opened in 2015 as part of Broome North development. Independent Public School catering for Kindergarten to Year 6. Features state-of-the-art facilities, solar panel installation with 80.53 kW system saving over $78,000 annually, and community battery partnership with Horizon Power.
Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) into a modern health, sport, and recreation hub. The project includes a new gym, an indoor playground, an upgraded creche, gender-neutral change rooms, a multi-purpose room, an additional squash court, an upgraded cafe, and new administration offices.
Sanctuary Road Caravan Park, Key Worker And Over 55S Village
The project features 286 tourist caravan sites, camping spots, cabins, park homes for key workers, and those aged over 55. Amenities include amphitheatre, pool, tennis court, and more for all residents.
Cable Beach Road East Intersection Improvements
Installation of modified intersection arrangements on Cable Beach Road East to reduce conflicting vehicle movements, improve pedestrian flow and safety, address existing pavement issues, and upgrade lighting. The project is being managed by the Shire of Broome and is funded partly through the Roads to Recovery Program.
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
A comprehensive urban renewal and foreshore redevelopment of the iconic Cable Beach. Stage 1 completed in 2025. Stage 2, currently under construction and expected to be completed by mid to late 2026, features a community plaza, water splash park, all-abilities playground, redesigned amphitheatre for events, and crucial coastal protection works.
Broome Boating Facility
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is progressing a proposed safe boating facility at the existing Entrance Point boat ramp site in Broome. The concept includes a four-lane boat ramp, two floating jetties, two groynes, a detached offshore breakwater, adjacent public amenity infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, restrooms, shade shelters, artwork and interpretive signage, plus parking for about 160 trailer bays and about 80 single car bays. The original 2021 EPA referral has been withdrawn because of elapsed time and design changes, but the project remains active.DTMI is refining the concept with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to reduce environmental, cultural and heritage impacts before seeking updated approvals. A business case has been completed and the project remains subject to full funding, detailed design and environmental approvals before construction can commence.
1,037 residents of Bilingurr are employed, from a labour force of 1,055. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 78.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Supported by robust representation across vital public and community sectors, the local workforce records an unemployment rate of only 1.7% and annual employment expansion estimated at 3.0% via AreaSearch statistical area summaries. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,037, keeping local joblessness 1.8% below the Regional WA benchmark of 3.5%, while labour force participation stands at a standout 78.2% against 65.4% across Regional WA. Only 7.4% of working residents reported working remotely in Census data, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
Local concentration in health care & social assistance is especially pronounced, reaching 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.4% of the local working base compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. Comparisons between resident counts and local workplace numbers indicate that substantial numbers of workers commute outside the area for employment. Statistical analysis of SALM and ABS figures reveals that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment grew 3.0% while the workforce rose 2.9%, maintaining steady unemployment. In comparison, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, 0.3% labor force growth, and an increase in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. National modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides further perspective on future labour demands, projecting Australia-wide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local industry distribution indicates potential local job increases of 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, serving as an illustrative structural baseline rather than a demographic forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bilingurr is $2,438 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,319 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,144 a year against an average of $82,437. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show a median individual income of $70,144 and an average of $82,437, positioning local taxpayers well above Regional WA figures of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Factoring in 10.93% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $77,811 for the median and $91,447 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, personal, and family earnings between the 89th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 33.3% of earners (579 people) taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, paralleling the 31.1% regional proportion, while 37.6% generate weekly earnings above $3,000.
Accommodation costs absorb 15.1% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 88th percentile, and the area falls into the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bilingurr had 498 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,403 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 12.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 83.6% of residential stock, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structural formats make up 16.4%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings throughout Regional WA. Fully owned homes represent 9.7% of dwellings, trailing regional averages, with 38.0% under a mortgage and 52.3% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments stand at $2,403 compared to $1,560 across Regional WA, while median weekly rent is $300 versus $265 regionally. On a national scale, local monthly mortgage commitments sit significantly higher than the Australian figure of $1,863, whereas weekly rents remain considerably beneath the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bilingurr counted 498 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 563 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 74.3% of local households, consisting of 36.0% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent households. Lone person residences make up 21.0% and group arrangements account for 4.6%, bringing total non-family households to 25.7%. The local median household size is 2.7 people, exceeding the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Bilingurr hold a university qualification, including 20.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 388 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels outdistance broader benchmarks, with 27.7% of persons aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 17.6% across the Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders constitute 20.4% of the population, followed by 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications and 3.0% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and trade qualifications are also widespread, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 15.1% with advanced diplomas and 32.8% holding certificates. Participation in study is robust, with 36.9% of the population active in formal education. This group comprises 17.6% enrolled in primary school, 6.6% attending secondary school, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bilingurr means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
81.8% of residents in Bilingurr report no long-term health condition. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are favorable across both younger and older cohorts, exhibiting low rates of chronic illness alongside a high private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 60% of residents (1,043 people), compared to 56.4% in Regional WA. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 6.1 and 5.2% of residents, respectively, while 81.8% of the local population reported no chronic conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 7.2% of the community (125 people), below the Regional WA level of 19.1%, with local seniors recording health metrics that exceed broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bilingurr is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 12.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.4%) and English (24.2%). 12.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic composition aligns closely with regional standards, with 80.1% holding Australian citizenship, 81.6% born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 33.6% of residents, while Buddhism shows higher local prevalence at 1.2% compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. The primary reported ancestral backgrounds are Australian at 28.4%, English at 24.2% (below the regional level of 31.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 12.9% (substantially higher than the 6.1% regional figure). Other notable ancestral cohorts include New Zealand at 1.1% versus 0.9% across the region, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.6%, and Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bilingurr is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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A strong family demographic characterizes the area, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 40.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 26.6% across Regional WA, while residents aged 65+ comprise 7.2% versus 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 32, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sits 8 years under the Regional WA median of 40 and below the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. The cohort aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 37.0% at the Census to an estimated 32.5%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 demographic is projected to experience the largest addition, increasing by 181 (26%) to 888, whereas older cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bilingurr
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,540 at the 2021 Census → 1,741 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50123). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.