Bilinga (Qld)

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Based on statistical assessments of regional updates from the ABS and fresh address validations from Districts after the Census, the suburb of Bilinga has a projected residency of 2,563 individuals in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 680 residents (36.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 1,883 people. The calculation is based on an estimated local population of 2,546, determined by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS and an extra 208 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The current population translates to a density of 942 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded by Districts. The growth rate of 36.1% in the suburb of Bilinga since the 2021 census surpassed the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, representing one of the fastest growing pockets in the territory. Most of this growth was driven by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of the overall population expansion in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly qualified, with a strong presence in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.6%, and estimated job gains of 8.1% over the prior year according to Districts regional figures. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,475, while the local unemployment rate was 1.3% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and labor force participation matched the regional standard of 64.3%. Census data indicates a moderate 17.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Tax statistics from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 show that local incomes are below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $47,731 and the average income is $64,845, which compares to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $53,153 for median income and $72,211 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 50th percentile ($804 per week) and household incomes at the 31st percentile. The largest income bracket contains 31.2% of residents (799 individuals) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with the metropolitan rate of in this bracket. Rent and mortgage costs represent a significant burden, leaving residents with of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places local household incomes in the th decile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 23.3% standalone houses and 76.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses accounted for 76.4% and alternative structures made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates were slightly lower than the regional rate, standing at 30.7%, with 20.9% of homes carrying a mortgage and 48.4% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $428, compared to $345 regionally. On a national level, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are also considerably higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 56.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 14.0%, couples without children at 32.7%, and single parents at 8.6%. The remaining 43.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 35.1% and group houses accounting for 8.7%. The average household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The region possesses a distinct educational profile, with university completion rates at 26.3% for residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational training is also highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of 14.9% with advanced diplomas and 25.6% with certificates.

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Public transport services in Bilinga feature 21 operational stops serviced by bus routes. These stops are utilized by 6 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,579 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 101 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute choice at 86%, while 5% walk and 3% ride bicycles. The average household has 1.1 vehicles, below the regional standard. At the 2021 Census, 17.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Bilinga exhibits positive health metrics, with low rates of common illnesses across both young and senior demographics, while private health insurance cover is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 1,355 individuals.

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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 82.5% of residents, 79.7% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration relative to the region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The local median age is 47 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, who make up 20.2% of the local population, while children aged 5 - 14 are less represented at 4.9%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is also higher than the national rate of 14.6%. Since 2021, an influx of younger residents has reduced the median age by 1.2 years to 47. The 35 to 44 cohort grew from 10.8% to 13.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 bracket rose from 18.7% to . Conversely, the to group fell from to , and the to cohort declined from to . By demographic forecasts project major changes, with the to bracket expected to grow the most at , adding residents to total while the to and to cohorts are projected to decline.

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Bilinga currently has an estimated 112 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 90 children aged 0-2 and 60 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 100% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 132 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 184. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.