Overall score
Bilinga
43.3/100
Tugun
62.4/100
Bilinga vs Tugun, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bilinga for investment and schools; Tugun for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BilingaTugun
Crime rate
Bilinga
175.2 / 1k
Tugun
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilinga
172
Tugun
279
Population
Bilinga
1,883
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadBilinga 1Tugun 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.2 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 29 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 24 |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 279 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 15.1% |
| Population | 1,883 | 7,175 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bilinga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Tugun is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Bilinga is stronger for easy access to the coast and a mature, settled community; Tugun answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tugun, while Bilinga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.