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Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill has an estimated 10,428 residents, up 13.7% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 117 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 10,428 as of Aug 2026, compared with 9,171 people in the 2021 Census, an increase of 1,257 people (13.7%). This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 10,395 as of June 2025 and 353 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by above average population density and growth, a strong semi-detached presence, an above-average renting population, a notable 25 to 34yo demographic, elevated healthcare employment and low average household size. Young adults, many in group households, feature prominently. Population growth is moderate, while sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
The area combines residential, commercial and industrial properties, with local shops, cafes, parks, historic architecture and modern amenities contributing to its community character.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 117 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 10,428 as of Aug 2026, compared with 9,171 people in the 2021 Census, an increase of 1,257 people (13.7%). This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 10,395 as of June 2025 and 353 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by above average population density and growth, a strong semi-detached presence, an above-average renting population, a notable 25 to 34yo demographic, elevated healthcare employment and low average household size. Young adults, many in group households, feature prominently. Population growth is moderate, while sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
The area combines residential, commercial and industrial properties, with local shops, cafes, parks, historic architecture and modern amenities contributing to its community character.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,361 in 2001 and 10,395 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,428 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 22.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.5%.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for amenities and the 81st for sales activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill is $712 a week, up 6.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 23% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.7%.
23% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Henry Street, Tighes Hill NSW 2297 | $1,460,000 | 13 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 202/10 Bishopsgate Street, Wickham NSW 2293 | $925,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 56 Northumberland Street, Maryville NSW 2293 | $1,510,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 17 Robertson Street Carrington NSW 2294 | $1,175,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 24 Anderton Street, Islington NSW 2296 | $1,780,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 36 Rodgers Street Carrington NSW 2294 | $780,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 1/71 Scott Street Carrington NSW 2294 | $1,060,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 13 Islington Street, Islington NSW 2296 | $840,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 39 Mathieson Street Carrington NSW 2294 | $737,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 91 Albert Street, Islington NSW 2296 | $1,385,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 3 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 13 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $940,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.09m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $868k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $940,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 3 Jul 2026 to 13 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $746 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $705 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Newcastle | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Newcastle, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 168 tracked applications: 58 approved, 27 under assessment, 83 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill (2 under construction) and 84 more in the surrounding area.
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing.
Iris Capital is delivering East End Village, a $1 billion urban renewal project across four city blocks in Newcastle's East End. The precinct combines apartments and retail space. Stage 1 is recorded by the developer as completed in February 2021. The final release comprises five apartment buildings linked by a ground plane, with a Penthouse Collection.
Proposed Lot 2 in a Subdivision of Lot 1 DP327092.
City of Newcastle's Community Strategic Plan (CSP) setting the shared vision and priorities for the next 10+ years. Originally adopted in 2022 and revised in 2024/25, the updated CSP was endorsed by Council on 15 April 2025.
A $300-million seniors housing development featuring four buildings up to 15 storeys, providing over 200 independent living units and a residential aged-care home with 120 beds.
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions.
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation.
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Mixed-use development at 29 Bishopsgate Street (also known as 1/21 Railway Street) proposing demolition of existing structures and construction of ground-floor retail premises with residential accommodation above (59 apartments over nine levels plus 5 terrace dwellings; 64 dwellings total).
A 14-storey waterside apartment development offering one, two, and three-bedroom homes with harbour and marina views. Features a 3-level basement for car parking, ground-floor retail and hospitality, three levels of commercial offices, and 118 apartments. Includes a communal garden on Level 4.
Safety upgrades to two roundabouts on Parkway Avenue (at National Park Street and Smith Street) to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
Lingard Private Hospital at Merewether, Newcastle, owned by Healthe Care, is undergoing a $116 million expansion approved by the NSW Government in December 2025 as state significant development.
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Estimated completion year of the 34 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 7, 2027 10, 2028 8, 2029 2, 2030 2, 2031 2, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 41 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 168 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill over the past 5 years, 84 in the last 12 months; 27 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 25, 2023 12, 2024 25, 2025 20, 2026 (to Nov) 83.
Key application 173 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill Mixed Use | $14m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 168 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 84 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 39 | ABS building approvals | 50th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 58 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 27 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
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Infrastructure development impacting the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Education & Training, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 area has seen 27 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2's current population of 10,428 has been supported by 39 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has seen 4.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 820 people in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 39, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has grown by approximately 1,460 people, while 194 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 7.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,428 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +13.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,933 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 9,171 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,257 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.55 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 was estimated to be approximately 10,428 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 10,395 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2 has added approximately 1,257 people and shown a 13.71% increase from the 9,171 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is estimated at 2,938 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (47.1%), Interstate migration (30.3%), Natural increase (22.5%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 47.1% of overall population gains.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 34.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 61.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 22.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill is 9 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 22.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 4.0% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (22.9% vs 11.5%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.2% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (4.0% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.3% of the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.8% of the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 as at August 2026.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 73% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,260 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $80,757 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,915 | 2021 Census, weekly | 60th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $996 | 2021 Census, weekly | 78th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,422 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 19.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is approximately $70,487. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,260.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is approximately $85,909. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $80,757.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is approximately $70,487 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,260 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is approximately $85,909 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,757 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2's households (~34.5% / 1,361 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.5% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $1,915/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $2,422/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $996/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is very high nationally, with the median assessed at $66,260 while the average income stands at $80,757. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,487 (median) and $85,909 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $6,807 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2's disposable income is $6,807 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 75.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,550 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 10,813 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,825 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has approximately 6,550 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 stands at 4.0%, which is broadly in line with Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (21.4% of employment), education & training (10.9%), and professional & technical (9.8%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is 75.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 9.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.1% across Regional NSW. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.4% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 40.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 20.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
40.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
28.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2 ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (27.4%), Certificate (20.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.7%).
28.2% of the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.7% in primary school, 4.3% in secondary school, 10.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is 1064, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 649 students.
The wickham - carrington - tighes hill sa2 includes 3 primary schools.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 31.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 19.2% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,944 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,485 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 58.0% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.1 per family | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 had 3,944 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 13.7% to an estimated 4,485 households today.
The average household size in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 58.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (31.4%), group households (10.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,288 family households, couples with children account for 19.2% of all households, couples without children at home 27.5%, and single parent families 10.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 10.5% (versus 3.3% in Regional NSW). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 58.0% compared to 68.8% in Regional NSW. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 have an average of 1.1 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 30.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 52.4% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 31.4% of all households in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 10.5% of households, above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 93.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.4% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 93.1% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill, at 33.8% of people, although more residents (63.3%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill are English, comprising 30.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.4% of Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill (vs 8.0% across Regional NSW), Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
13.6% of the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
6.9% of the population in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.7% of the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
90.5% of the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 43.8% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 56.5% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,985 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 60th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.1% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $450 | 2021 Census, weekly | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 48th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
In the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, 24.1% of homes are owned outright, 32.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 43.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 56.5% of dwellings in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 are houses.
In the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, 16.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 26.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 stands at 24.1%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $1,985, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is $1,491, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 23.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 23.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.5% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 consists of 56.5% detached houses, 26.5% semi-detached dwellings, 16.1% apartments, and 0.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill consumes approximately 18.0% of median household income ($8,292 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill show attached dwellings contributing 57% of approvals compared to 44% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 43% of applications versus 56% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 68th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 67.5% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 72.1% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
Around 57.1% of people in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, 4.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.5% of people in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.8% of the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2, 57.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 74 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 74th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 69 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 56th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,257 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 54th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 151 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 20 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 32.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 69 public transport stops within the Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2.
The Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill SA2 has 2,257 weekly trips across 20 routes, averaging 322 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 160 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 362 m away and the nearest school 505 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 69 stops nearby, 2,257 weekly trips, access rating 74 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 96 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 96th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 362 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 505 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 798 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 864 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 913 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 314 places in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill when compared nationally.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's resilient property market has recorded 240 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 91% residential and 9% commercial transactions.
Population growth drivers in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's population is younger than the national pattern.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 73% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
The educational profile of Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill has an estimated 10,428 residents, up 13.7% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111031235). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
