Bilambil Heights vs Tweed Heads South
The verdict
Bilambil Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.17M in Tweed Heads South. Bilambil Heights rates higher for education (47 vs 41). Tweed Heads South rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Tweed Heads South is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 6.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bilambil Heights rates higher (100 vs 32/100 in Tweed Heads South).
Scores
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 57 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 47 | 41 |
| Liveability | 24 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 7,941 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.6% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bilambil Heights Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads South Stable
Property
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $805K |
| House price YoY | 19.4% | 28.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 403 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 264 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 286 | 705 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,005 | 17,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilambil Heights · Tweed Heads South
Transport
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.0 km | 668.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,491 | 7,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,662 | 8,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,873 | 8,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads South?
Bilambil Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bilambil Heights 100/100 vs Tweed Heads South 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads South?
Bilambil Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South has the higher transport score (Bilambil Heights 0/100 vs Tweed Heads South 64/100).
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