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Bilyana

QLD 4854 • Queensland

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
103.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalRemoteAgriculturalCoastal
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About Bilyana

Bilyana is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated in the tropical hinterland approximately 130 kilometres north of Townsville. Covering an extensive 103 square kilometres of lush tropical country, the locality has a population of around 190 residents and lies within the Hinchinbrook state electorate. The area is characterised by the fertile agricultural lands and dense tropical vegetation that typify this stretch of Queensland between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea coast.

The broader region around Bilyana is renowned for its extraordinary natural environment, including nearby Hinchinbrook Island — Australia's largest island national park — which lies off the coast near Cardwell and is accessible by ferry. The Cassowary Coast region takes its name from the endangered southern cassowary, which inhabits the surrounding tropical rainforests and is occasionally spotted in rural localities like Bilyana. Residents access everyday services in the towns of Cardwell and Ingham, while the area offers a deeply rural, tropical lifestyle surrounded by some of Queensland's most biodiverse landscapes.

Bilyana falls under postcode 4854 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hinchinbrook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4854
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hinchinbrook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.02°, 145.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
103.71 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4854

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4854, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,100
Median 2023–24
$48,918
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,266

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4854; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Cardwell / Ingham Approx 30-45 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct train service; Spirit of Queensland long-distance service from Tully or Cardwell to Townsville
By Car (Peak)
1h 45m - 2h 15m
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30m - 1h 45m

🛣️ Primary access via the Bruce Highway (A1); Cairns CBD approximately 130km north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; this is a remote rural locality with no local shops or services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Bilyana. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
714 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
201.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 11.2%
Non-FV assault
1,528.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 160.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.7 / 100k
2yr Up 240.4% 10yr Up 33.1%
Steal from vehicle
214.2 / 100k
2yr Down 16.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Cassowary Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bilyana known for? +

Bilyana is known for its position in the lush tropical landscapes of the Cassowary Coast Region in Far North Queensland, close to Hinchinbrook Island National Park — Australia's largest island national park — and the rich biodiversity of the surrounding rainforests and wetlands, including habitat for the endangered southern cassowary.

How far is Bilyana from Townsville? +

Bilyana is approximately 130 kilometres north of Townsville, a drive of around 1.5 to 2 hours via the Bruce Highway. Cairns is a similar distance to the north.

Does Bilyana have public transport? +

Public transport in Bilyana is very limited, with no local bus or rail services within the locality. Regional transport to nearby towns such as Cardwell or Ingham requires private transport, and there is no passenger rail directly serving the area.

What is the population of Bilyana? +

Bilyana had a population of approximately 190 people according to the 2021 Census, spread across more than 100 square kilometres of tropical rural land in the Cassowary Coast Region.

Is Bilyana a good place to live? +

Bilyana suits those seeking a remote tropical rural lifestyle surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty, within reach of coastal and rainforest environments. It is best suited to people comfortable with rural living and significant car dependency, with services accessed in nearby Cardwell or Ingham.

What is the postcode for Bilyana? +

The postcode for Bilyana, Queensland is 4854.

Is Bilyana a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bilyana is part of the Cassowary Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.