Bilambil at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
441
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Bilambil.
The postcode for Bilambil is 2486 (NSW).
Bilambil (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Bilambil has roughly 441 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bilambil scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bilambil's population at 441, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
441
Median age
45
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
441
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bilambil.
Local schools for Bilambil
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Government School Catchment
Bilambil Public School
Terranora Public School
Tumbulgum Public 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.
- What is the Bilambil postcode?
- Bilambil is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Bilambil?
- Bilambil is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bilambil?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Bilambil?
- There are 20 schools serving Bilambil on this page, including Bilambil Public School, Terranora Public School, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School.
- How walkable is Bilambil?
- Bilambil has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bilambil?
- Bilambil is close to Duroby, Bungalora, Bilambil Heights, Cobaki, North Tumbulgum.
- What is the population of Bilambil?
- The population of Bilambil is approximately 441 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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