Bilingurr
Household income at the 91.5th percentile nationally stands out sharply against a $483,000 estimated median house price, making Bilingurr one of the more affordable high-income postcodes in WA. The suburb sits in the Kimberley region near Broome, with 1,540 residents spread across 11.79 km2 at a density of 130.6 per km2, well below most WA urban suburbs. More than half of residents (51.4%) rent rather than own, which is higher than the national average, yet mortgage repayments consume only 22.8% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. The median age is 32, compared to the national figure of 40, pointing to a notably younger working population concentrated in healthcare, public administration, and education.
Population
1,540
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,438/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$483K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $483,000 sits well below major WA metro benchmarks, while household income places Bilingurr in the 91.5th percentile nationally, so purchasing power relative to price is unusually strong for buyers entering here. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,403, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 83.6% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for 44.1% of stock, higher than the national mix, reflecting the family profile of the area. Only 10.3% of homes are owned outright compared to 38.2% under mortgage, meaning most buying activity here involves active borrowers. Semi-detached homes make up 13.4% and apartments just 2.2%, keeping the market overwhelmingly detached.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $483,000 sits well below major WA metro benchmarks, while household income places Bilingurr in the 91.5th percentile nationally, so purchasing power relative to price is unusually strong for buyers entering here. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,403, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 83.6% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for 44.1% of stock, higher than the national mix, reflecting the family profile of the area. Only 10.3% of homes are owned outright compared to 38.2% under mortgage, meaning most buying activity here involves active borrowers. Semi-detached homes make up 13.4% and apartments just 2.2%, keeping the market overwhelmingly detached.
For Investors
Renters make up 51.4% of Bilingurr households, above the national average, giving landlords a large tenant base. Weekly rent sits at $300, which against a $483,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 3.2%. However, the vacancy rate of 12.2% is substantially elevated, signalling oversupply relative to current demand, which is a material risk for investors. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting limited new supply pressure but also limited capital works activity. Workforce participation is 69.6% and full-time employment runs at 71.9% of those employed, supported by healthcare and public sector industries that provide relatively stable incomes. The combination of high vacancy and remote location means investment returns will depend on sustained regional employment rather than population-driven demand.
Demographics
At a median age of 32, Bilingurr residents are 8 years younger than the national median, reflecting the working-age workforce drawn to Kimberley-region industries. Overseas-born residents account for 18.4%, which is 3.2 points below the national average. English (490 residents), Ancestry NS (191), Scottish (152), Irish (125) and Other (131) lead the ancestry mix, pointing to an Anglo-Celtic majority. Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 607 households, while couples without children account for 230, consistent with a younger, family-forming demographic. The volunteering rate is 18.4%, a reasonable level of community participation for a regional WA suburb of this size.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.6%
Houses
13.4%
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers are in the minority here, with 51.4% of households renting, 38.2% holding a mortgage, and only 10.3% owning outright, compared to national outright ownership of around 31%. The stock skews large: 44.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national share, while 3-bedroom homes account for 29.3% and 2-bedroom 19.3%. Separate houses dominate at 83.6% of dwellings, with apartments at just 2.2%. The 12.2% vacancy rate is notably high and may reflect second homes, seasonal workers, or reduced demand, making it worth investigating before committing. Rent-to-income at 12.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters here carry a light housing cost burden relative to their incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,403
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,319
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.2%
Unoccupied
68
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.0%
Couples, no children
1,094
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 22.6% of employed residents (136 workers), followed by Public Administration at 14.1% (85 workers) and Education at 13.1% (79 workers), together accounting for roughly half of local employment. These three sectors are publicly funded and relatively recession-resistant, which underpins income stability. Transport employs 7.6% and Construction 7.1%, reflecting the logistics and infrastructure needs of a regional centre. Professionals are the top occupation group (194 workers), followed by Community and Personal Service workers (145) and Clerical and Administrative staff (108). The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, and full-time employment accounts for 71.9% of those employed, both figures indicating a tight and well-utilised local labour market. Personal weekly income of $1,319 is above the national median.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.9%
Part-time
25.8%
Participation
69.6%
Employed
764
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.5%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
18.4%
Dwellings
493
Transport to Work
Car dependency is pronounced: 88.3% of residents drive to work, while only 1.1% use public transport, lower than virtually all Australian urban suburbs. Walking and cycling account for 4.3% of commutes, modest but workable in a lower-density setting of 130.6 people per km2. No schools are recorded within the Bilingurr boundary in this dataset, so families depend on schools in adjacent Broome. Rent-to-income at 12.3% and mortgage-to-income at 22.8% both sit well below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to the 91.5th-percentile household incomes. Only 1.9% of residents (26 people) need daily assistance, low for a suburb of this size, consistent with a young and working-age population. Crime data is not available for this suburb, so relative safety cannot be quantified.
Drive
88.3%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bilingurr compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bilingurr a good suburb to live in?
Bilingurr suits working households in healthcare, government, or education roles. Household income sits at the 91.5th percentile nationally, housing costs are low relative to income with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, and the median age is 32, reflecting a young, active community. The main limitations are high car dependency (88.3% drive) and a 12.2% vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Bilingurr?
The estimated median house price is $483,000 (estimated from rent data, 2025). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,403, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent is $300, giving a gross yield near 3.2% against the median price.
What schools are in Bilingurr?
No schools are recorded within the Bilingurr boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Broome, postcode 6725. The local workforce is educated, with 25.5% of residents holding a university qualification, though that is 4.6 points below the national average.
Is Bilingurr safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Bilingurr in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 1.9% of residents (26 people) need daily assistance, unemployment is low at 2.3%, and housing stress is minimal with rent-to-income at 12.3%. These figures point to a stable, low-disadvantage population.
Is Bilingurr good for property investment?
The 51.4% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, and the $300 weekly rent against a $483,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.2%, higher than most major WA suburbs. However, the 12.2% vacancy rate signals elevated oversupply risk. Stable public-sector employment in healthcare and government supports tenant demand, but the remote Kimberley location limits capital growth.
How is Bilingurr's population changing?
Bilingurr has a population of 1,540 with no development applications recorded in the past 12 months. The high household turnover rate of 32.1% reflects contract and roster workers cycling through the region rather than permanent population growth. The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure, suggesting the area continues to attract younger working residents.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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