Bilingurr (WA)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Bilingurr is calculated to house approximately 1,748 residents as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 208 people (13.5%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,540 individuals. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 1,747, calculated by Districts following an analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release alongside an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the area averages a density ratio of 148 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential scope for future construction. The 13.5% growth rate for the suburb of Bilingurr since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the Rest of WA, placing the locality among the regional leaders in growth. Population expansion in this area was largely driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The suburb of Bilingurr features a qualified labor pool, with strong representation in essential service industries, a jobless rate of only 1.9%, and an estimated 2.9% rise in employment over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,037 residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 1.6% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high (78.4% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA). Census data indicates that a modest 7.4% of residents worked from their homes, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in this locality is $70,144, with an average of $82,437. These figures rank among the highest in Australia, contrasting with the median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392 recorded in Regional WA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated current figures would be approximately $77,811 (median) and $91,447 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes are all high in this area, positioning it between the 89th and 95th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for of residents ( people), similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Strong economic status is demonstrated by the of households with high weekly incomes above which supports high consumer spending. Housing costs represent of income, while high earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Bilingurr consisted of 83.6% detached houses and 16.4% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Bilingurr stood below the Regional WA average at 9.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (52.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional WA average at $2,403, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to Regional WA's benchmarks of $1,560 and $265. Locally, mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 74.3%, consisting of 36.0% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.7% of households, with lone person households representing 21.0% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people exceeds the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational outcomes in the suburb of Bilingurr are well above broader averages, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 17.6% in the Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Technical and trade training are also common, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.1%) and certificates (32.8%).

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The suburb of Bilingurr exhibits favorable health profiles, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,047 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA.

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The suburb of Bilingurr matches the broader region's average for cultural diversity indicators, with citizens making up 80.1% of the population, 81.6% born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.6% of people in the suburb of Bilingurr. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.2% of the population compared to 1.0% across Regional WA.

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The median age in the suburb of Bilingurr is 32 years, which is younger than Regional WA's median of 40 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket shows a high concentration at 21.7% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 4.5%. This concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 19.4% to 21.7% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has grown from 8.6% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 5 to cohort declined from to and the to group fell from to . Projections for point to shifts in the demographics of the suburb of Bilingurr, with the to age group projected to grow by people () from to while declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Bilingurr currently has an estimated 166 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 79 children aged 0-2 and 52 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 26% by 2041 (to approximately 209 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 190. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.