Bilambil Heights vs Tweed Heads West
The verdict
Tweed Heads West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.15M in Bilambil Heights. Tweed Heads West rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Tweed Heads West is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 6.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bilambil Heights rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in Tweed Heads West).
Scores
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 47 | 43 |
| Liveability | 24 | 41 |
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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 6,176 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.6% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bilambil Heights Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads West Moderate Growth
Property
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $547K | $653K |
| House price YoY | 23.5% | 25.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $990 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 162 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 130 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 286 | 583 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,435 | 5,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilambil Heights · Tweed Heads West
Transport
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.0 km | 669.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,491 | 6,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,662 | 6,478 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,873 | 6,852 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads West?
Bilambil Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bilambil Heights 100/100 vs Tweed Heads West 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads West?
Tweed Heads West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Bilambil Heights or Tweed Heads West?
Tweed Heads West has the higher transport score (Bilambil Heights 0/100 vs Tweed Heads West 35/100).
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