Moving to Bilingurr WA 6725
What the official numbers say about living in Bilingurr — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $2,438 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bilingurr grew 384% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (318 → 1,540 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Italian, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bilingurr sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Broome International Airport, 2.9 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 1686 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 2 parks — see them all on the Bilingurr profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Broome North Primary School 350 m · Roebuck Primary School 1.8 km · Broome Senior High School 3.6 km · St Martin de Porres School 4.1 km · Saint Mary's College (Primary) 4.1 km · Broome Primary School 4.2 km · Cable Beach Primary School 4.2 km · Saint Mary's College (Secondary) 4.3 km
Parks and reserves: Brolga Park 1.1 km · Cygnet Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bilingurr, most often seen first: Black Kite · Torresian Crow · Little Friarbird · Red-collared Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bilingurr, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingurr here | 1,540 | — | 9/10 | 27% |
| Djugun | 3,291 | — | 9/10 | 18% |
| Cable Beach | 5,730 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Broome | 3,797 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Broome — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6725 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bilingurr profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 384% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 318 people to 1,540. It sits about 1686 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Broome council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bilingurr vs Djugun.
Nearby guides: Djugun · Cable Beach · Broome.
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