Bilinga vs Coolangatta
The verdict
Coolangatta rates higher for liveability (91 vs 70). Bilinga has a shorter estimated CBD commute (235 vs 241 min).
Scores
BilingaCoolangatta
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 59 |
| Transport | 32 | 31 |
| Education | 51 | 54 |
| Liveability | 70 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,883 | 6,491 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,435 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.9 |
Growth: Bilinga — · Coolangatta —
Property
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 637 | 616 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 372 | 370 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilinga · Coolangatta
Transport
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 235 | 241 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.7 km | 15.4 km |
Liveability
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 24 |
| Parks | 3 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 380 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90.3 km | 92.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 650 m | 480 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bilinga | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,883 | 6,491 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,032 | 7,150 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.92% | 2.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilinga or Coolangatta?
Coolangatta has the higher residential safety score (Bilinga 81/100 vs Coolangatta 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Bilinga or Coolangatta?
Bilinga has the higher transport score (Bilinga 32/100 vs Coolangatta 31/100).
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