Bilambil Heights
NSW 2486 • Rest of NSW
About Bilambil Heights
Bilambil Heights is an elevated residential suburb perched on the hillsides overlooking the Tweed River and Terranora Broadwater, located in the Tweed Shire of far northern New South Wales. With a population of approximately 3,500 residents, this quiet community sits just 10 minutes from the Gold Coast border and the beaches of the Tweed Coast. The suburb has a family-oriented demographic with a median income typical of the broader Tweed region and predominantly owner-occupied homes.
Residents of Bilambil Heights enjoy panoramic views across the broadwater and hinterland, with a relaxed lifestyle that balances coastal proximity with bushland serenity. The suburb offers several parks and walking trails, while the nearby Tweed Heads and Coolangatta provide comprehensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The area is popular with families seeking affordable housing within easy reach of Gold Coast amenities, and retirees drawn to the peaceful elevated setting and subtropical climate.
Bilambil Heights falls under postcode 2486 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 608 — Tweed Heads via Tweed Heads West 15 min
- 608 + 700 — Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) via Tweed Heads 60-90 min
Commute to Tweed Heads
🛣️ No rail services in the area. Bus 608 connects to Tweed Heads; transfer to Gold Coast light rail or Route 700 for the Gold Coast. Most residents rely on cars.
Hilly terrain and limited footpath network make walking impractical for most errands; a car is essential for daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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86 Mahers Lane
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3a Acacia Street
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3a Acacia Street
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Doyle Drive
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Banora Point High School ICSEA 965Eucalyptus Drive
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Banora Point Public School ICSEA 992Pioneer Pde
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Bilambil Public School ICSEA 997Bilambil Rd
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Caldera School ICSEA 93635-37 Corporation Circuit
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Carool Rd
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Centaur Public School ICSEA 975Eucalyptus Drive
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Sunshine Avenue
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Terranora Public School ICSEA 1023650 Terranora Rd
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Tweed Heads South Public School ICSEA 882Heffron St
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Tweed River High School ICSEA 940Heffron St
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 150
- 2. New Zealand 123
- 3. Germany 34
- 4. Scotland 19
- 5. South Africa 18
- 6. Philippines 16
- 7. United States 12
- 8. Brazil 11
- 9. China 11
- 10. Ireland 10
- 11. Canada 9
- 12. Japan 8
- 13. Zimbabwe 8
- 14. Italy 7
- 15. Malaysia 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)