Bilinga
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bilinga, QLD 4225.
About Bilinga
Welcome to Bilinga
Bilinga sits right on the Queensland–New South Wales border, on the southern end of the Gold Coast, tucked between Tugun and Coolangatta and only a short stroll from Rainbow Bay, Kirra and Tweed Heads. It's the kind of place many Gold Coast visitors know best for the Gold Coast Airport, which occupies a good part of the suburb, yet Bilinga itself is a tightly held, low-key strip of beachfront living that has largely escaped the high-rise sprawl further north.
With a population of just 1,883 and a median age of 48, it's a suburb favoured by downsizers, retirees and holiday-home owners rather than young families chasing backyards. Its appeal is simple: uninterrupted beach out the front, a village-like pace, and easy access to the airport and the Tweed for those who need to come and go.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Bilinga revolves around the beach and the walking and cycling path that links it to Tugun, Kirra and on to Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay. It's a favourite spot for early-morning swims and surf checks, and the pace is noticeably quieter than the bustle further up the coast at Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach. For dining and cafes, residents tend to walk or drive the short distance into Tugun or Coolangatta, where the strip has grown a solid reputation for casual beachside eateries, coffee and pubs, while still being close enough for a spontaneous cross-border coffee run into Tweed Heads.
Shopping
Bilinga itself is more residential than retail, so day-to-day shopping is generally done in neighbouring Tugun or Coolangatta, both an easy drive or bike ride away, with Tweed Heads offering a broader shopping centre option just over the border. This arrangement suits residents well — it keeps Bilinga quiet and beach-focused while still putting supermarkets, specialty stores and larger retail further afield within easy reach.
Getting around
Bilinga's defining transport feature is its neighbour, Gold Coast Airport, which makes it an unusually convenient base for frequent flyers despite the suburb's small, tucked-away feel. The Gold Coast light rail network extends toward this end of the coast, connecting residents north toward Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, while the Pacific Motorway and Gold Coast Highway provide straightforward car access to Tweed Heads and the rest of the coast. The coastal pathway also makes walking or cycling to Tugun, Kirra, Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay a genuine, pleasant alternative to driving for shorter trips.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the beach itself, which is the suburb's main drawcard, Bilinga benefits from its position within the string of southern Gold Coast beaches. The foreshore reserve and coastal walkway offer space for walking, running and cycling with ocean views the whole way, and the calmer stretches near Kirra and Rainbow Bay are popular for swimming and learning to surf. It's an outdoors-oriented lifestyle built around the water rather than sporting clubs or large parklands.
The property market
Bilinga's property market is dominated by apartments and units, which make up 98% of current listings, with houses accounting for just 3% — a reflection of both limited land and strong demand for beachfront and near-beachfront living. The median unit and apartment price sits at $2.30 million, underlining how tightly held and sought-after this small strip of coastline has become, particularly for buyers wanting direct beach access without the density of the northern Gold Coast towers. With a population of under 2,000 and a median age of 48, the buyer profile leans toward owner-occupiers, downsizers and investors rather than first-home buyers, and stock in this pocket tends to be limited given how few properties change hands relative to busier coastal suburbs.
Market snapshot
Bilinga property market
Median sale price
$2.30m
Unit · 3 bed
Median rent
$1,300
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.49m
Median
$2.30m
Premium
$4.71m
Days on market
59
Auction clearance
50%
Sold this year
41
Median sold price trend · Unit 3 bed
Compound growth +5.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bilinga by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bilinga, QLD 4225.
Population
1,883
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,435
median, per week
Median rent
$428
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
32%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Bilinga
$1.70m
12/2 Graham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
202/85 Golden Four Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.98m
3/305 Golden Four Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.17m
501/85 Golden Four Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$2.74m
5/102 Pacific Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
10/20 Pacific Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
9/125 Golden Four Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$5.45m
5/202 Pacific Parade
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bilinga suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bilinga?
The median unit price in Bilinga, QLD is $2.30m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 21.5%.
How much is rent in Bilinga?
The median weekly rent in Bilinga is around $1,300 per week.
Is Bilinga a good place to live?
Bilinga is a southern coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Bilinga is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 1,883.
What is the population of Bilinga?
Bilinga has a population of 1,883 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
How long do homes take to sell in Bilinga?
Properties in Bilinga take around 59 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 50%.
How much do you need to buy in Bilinga?
Entry-level properties in Bilinga start around $1.49m, while premium homes reach $4.71m.
What suburbs are near Bilinga?
Suburbs near Bilinga include Kirra, Rainbow Bay, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta and Tugun.
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