Overall score
Bilingurr
29.0/100
Cable Beach
33.0/100
Bilingurr for schools; Cable Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bilingurr
29.0/100
Cable Beach
33.0/100
Crime rate
Bilingurr
269.9 / 1k
Cable Beach
269.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilingurr
8
Cable Beach
32
Population
Bilingurr
1,540
Cable Beach
5,730
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bilingurr | Cable Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.0/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.6/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 269.9 / 1k | 269.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.4/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Population | 1,540 | 5,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Bilingurr is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Cable Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Bilingurr tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Cable Beach stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Bilingurr suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Cable Beach is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.