Question 1

Is Bilambil Heights a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bilambil Heights is a leafy, semi-rural suburb set on a low ridge above the coastal plain. Properties are mostly larger family-sized lots and hobby farms tucked into native bush, giving a relaxed country feel and outlooks across the Tweed Valley and nearby waterways. Housing is low-density and low-rise with a mix of established homes and newer builds. The suburb has 3,491 people, a median age of 44 and a median household income of $1,562 a week (about $81,200 a year). Couple families make up 83.6% of families and most homes are owner occupied, with 83.9% owned outright or with a mortgage.

Walking tracks and local reserves suit people who want space and privacy, while road links keep shops, beaches and services on the coast and the Gold Coast within easy reach. Local upgrades have included a new playspace at Coral Street Park, resilience works at the Bilambil Sports Complex and support for Bilambil Community Preschool after flood recovery. Restoration work on Scenic Drive has been carried out and longer term road planning identifies connections to the Cobaki Parkway and Piggabeen Road. The new Tweed Valley Hospital serves the region.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bilambil Heights?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Bilambil Heights sit high compared with local household incomes recorded at the most recent Census. A house renting for $950 a week would take about 60.9% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share; a unit at $565 a week would take about 36.2% of that income, a sizeable share.

If you're renting, those rent shares are the key numbers to consider; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bilambil Heights a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Rents and house prices each moved by roughly 8% over the past year in Bilambil Heights: house values rose 8.1%, house rents climbed 8.6% and unit rents increased 7.6%. The value change is the capital growth figure and the rent changes show how rental income moved over the year, so both capital and rental lines have risen. House rents edged up slightly faster than house values, while unit rents also recorded a solid increase a little below the house rental change. Whether that mix suits your investment goals depends on your own circumstances and priorities.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$950	$565
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.6%	7.6%

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