Bilingurr, WA 6725 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bilingurr is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6725, home to 1,540 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Derby-West Kimberley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1620 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,438 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,319 /week
- Median family income
- $2,847 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Broome
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,403
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Broome North Primary School
- Roebuck Primary School
- Broome Senior High School
- St Martin De Porres School
- Broome Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Oryx Rd Oppo Oaks Cable Beach Stop 22
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 85.0% of the 846 resolvable premises in Bilingurr. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 85.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 13.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 17,501 across the Kimberley District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7,904 violent offences, 2,037 property damage, 1,940 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilingurr?
Bilingurr (WA 6725) had 1,540 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Broome local government area.
What is the median rent in Bilingurr?
The median advertised rent in Bilingurr is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bilingurr?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bilingurr covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Broome North Primary School (0.3 km), Roebuck Primary School (1.7 km), Broome Senior High School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bilingurr?
Bilingurr is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (85% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bilingurr?
Across the surrounding area, 17,501 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (7,904), property damage (2,037), theft (1,940). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bilingurr?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bilingurr centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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