Bilingurr

Bilingurr lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Bilingurr is around 1,687, reflecting an increase of 147 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,540. This growth represents a 9.5% increase and was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,656 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 143 persons per square kilometer. Bilingurr's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed about 52% to overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates provided by the ABS in their latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends project above median population growth for locations outside capital cities. By 2041, Bilingurr is expected to grow by 272 persons, reflecting an 18.1% increase over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bilingurr when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bilingurr has recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 24 homes. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. This results in around 171 people per dwelling approval.

With an average of 5 new residents per home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $501,000. Bilingurr maintains similar construction rates relative to the Rest of WA, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. This activity is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

All new construction has been detached dwellings, maintaining Bilingurr's traditional low density character focused on family homes. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Looking ahead, Bilingurr is expected to grow by 305 residents through to 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Bilingurr has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 2ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may affect this region. Notable ones are 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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Bilingurr ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bilingurr has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025950 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%.

Workforce participation in Bilingurr stands at 74.9%, exceeding Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Notably, health care & social assistance accounts for 1.8 times the regional average share of employment. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 1.4% of employment compared to 9.3% regionally.

Local commuting patterns suggest residents may work elsewhere despite available opportunities in Bilingurr. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.9%, accompanied by a 1.9% drop in employment, leading to a 0.2 percentage point fall in unemployment. This contrasts with Rest of WA's growth in employment (1.1%) and labour force (0.5%), resulting in a 0.6 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 indicate potential future demand trends for Bilingurr. Applying these projections to the local employment profile suggests overall employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation and does not account for local population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Bilingurr had a median income among taxpayers of $70,144. The average income stood at $82,437. This is among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Rest of WA had median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bilingurr would be approximately $80,104 (median) and $94,143 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bilingurr rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 95th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.3% of residents (561 people). This is similar to the metropolitan region where 31.1% occupy this range. Bilingurr demonstrates affluence with 37.6% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Bilingurr is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Bilingurr, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28th August 2016, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Bilingurr was 9.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented dwellings at 52.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,403 as of June 2021, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Bilingurr was recorded at $300 in March 2021, compared to Non-Metro WA's $200. Nationally, as of December 2020, Bilingurr's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bilingurr features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.3% of all households, including 36.0% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 21.0% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Bilingurr exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Bilingurr, educational attainment is notably high, with 27.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing the broader benchmarks of 17.6% in the Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 47.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (15.1%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 17.6% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Broome North Primary School serves the local educational needs within Bilingurr, enrolling 388 students as of a typical Australian school condition index (ICSEA) of 1005. The area has one primary school with no secondary education options available locally but accessible in surrounding regions. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 23.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.8, indicating Bilingurr serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Bilingurr's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Bilingurr. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low.

Approximately 60% of the total population (1,011 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.4% across the rest of WA. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.1% and 5.2% of residents respectively. 81.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.9% across the rest of WA. The area has 6.1% of residents aged 65 and over (102 people), which is lower than the 7.4% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bilingurr records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bilingurr's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 80.1% citizens, 81.6% born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, at 33.6%. Buddhism shows overrepresentation, at 1.2% compared to Rest of WA's 1.1%.

Top ancestral groups are Australian (28.4%), English (24.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.9%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.1%, Welsh at 0.7%, and Dutch at 1.7%.

Bilingurr hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bilingurr's median age of 32 years is significantly younger than Rest of WA's 40 and considerably younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 years has a strong representation in Bilingurr at 21.7%, compared to Rest of WA, while the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent at 4.3%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population in the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 19.4% to 21.7%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has risen from 8.6% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has declined from 17.0% to 14.1% and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 11.4% to 9.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bilingurr, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to increase by 149 people (41%), from 366 to 516. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.