Bilambil Heights at a glance
Population
3,491
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bilambil Heights.
The postcode for Bilambil Heights is 2486 (NSW).
Bilambil Heights (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Bilambil Heights has roughly 3,491 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bilambil Heights's population at 3,491, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,491
Median age
44
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
3,491
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
85
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bilambil Heights.
Local schools for Bilambil Heights
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Government School Catchment
Bilambil Public School
Terranora Public School
Banora Point High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bilambil Heights.
- What is the Bilambil Heights postcode?
- Bilambil Heights is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Bilambil Heights?
- Bilambil Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bilambil Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Bilambil Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Bilambil Heights on this page, including Bilambil Public School, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Terranora Public School.
- What suburbs are near Bilambil Heights?
- Bilambil Heights is close to Bilambil, Cobaki, Terranora, Duroby, Tweed Heads West.
- What is the population of Bilambil Heights?
- The population of Bilambil Heights is approximately 3,491 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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