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Bilambil Heights
New South Wales
Bilambil Heights is located in New South Wales
Bilambil Heights
Bilambil Heights
Location in New South Wales
Population 3,491 (2021 census)
Postcode(s) 2486
Elevation 1 m (3 ft)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST) AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
LGA(s) Tweed Shire
State electorate(s) Tweed
Federal Division(s) Richmond

Bilambil Heights is a friendly town located in the north-eastern part of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Tweed Shire, which is like a local government area that manages the region. This town is known for its beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere. It's a great place to live, not too far from bigger cities like Brisbane to the north.

Who Lives in Bilambil Heights?

Population Facts

In 2021, a special count called the Census found that 3,491 people lived in Bilambil Heights. It's interesting to see who makes up the community!

  • Slightly more than half of the residents are female (about 51.9%).
  • The rest are male (about 48.1%).
  • The average age of people living here is 44 years old. This is a bit older than the national average age in Australia, which is 38.

Where People Come From

Most people in Bilambil Heights were born in Australia. About 78.7% of the residents were born here. However, many people have also moved to Bilambil Heights from other countries.

  • The next largest group of people were born in England (4.3%).
  • After that, many came from New Zealand (3.5%).
  • Smaller groups came from countries like Germany (1.0%), Scotland (0.5%), and South Africa (0.5%).

Languages Spoken

English is the main language spoken at home in Bilambil Heights. About 88.0% of people speak only English. But you can also hear other languages!

  • Some people speak German (0.6%).
  • Others speak Portuguese (0.6%).
  • You might also hear Italian (0.4%), Spanish (0.3%), and Greek (0.3%).

This mix of languages shows that Bilambil Heights is a welcoming place for people from different backgrounds.

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