Bingil Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
438
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Bingil Bay.
The postcode for Bingil Bay is 4852 (QLD).
Bingil Bay (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Bingil Bay has roughly 438 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bingil Bay scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bingil Bay's population at 438, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
438
Median age
52
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
438
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bingil Bay.
Local schools for Bingil Bay
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Government School Catchment
Mission Beach State School
El Arish State School
Silkwood State School
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Frequently asked
About Bingil Bay.
- What is the Bingil Bay postcode?
- Bingil Bay is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Bingil Bay?
- Bingil Bay is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bingil Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Bingil Bay?
- There are 6 schools serving Bingil Bay on this page, including Mission Beach State School, El Arish State School, The Rainforest School.
- How walkable is Bingil Bay?
- Bingil Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bingil Bay?
- Bingil Bay is close to Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Narragon Beach, Djiru, Clump Point.
- What is the population of Bingil Bay?
- The population of Bingil Bay is approximately 438 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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