Overall score
Bilinga
35.9/100
Coolangatta
45.8/100
Bilinga vs Coolangatta, QLD suburb comparison
Bilinga for investment; Coolangatta for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BilingaCoolangatta
Crime rate
Bilinga
108.9 / 1k
Coolangatta
108.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilinga
148
Coolangatta
420
Population
Bilinga
1,883
Coolangatta
6,491
Metric leadBilinga 2Coolangatta 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCoolangatta
- Best for beach lifestyleCoolangatta
- Best for investmentBilinga
- Best for best valueCoolangatta
- Best for best schoolsCoolangatta
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bilinga | Coolangatta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 26.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.9 / 1k | 108.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 35 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 12 |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 420 |
| Population | 1,883 | 6,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bilinga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Coolangatta is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Bilinga is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Coolangatta answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Bilinga suits investors more clearly, whereas Coolangatta is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.