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Tingalpa has an estimated 9,510 residents, up from 8,881 at the 2021 Census — a change of 629 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 57.5% of that increase. That puts 1,065 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Tingalpa stands at approximately 9,510 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 629 individuals (7.1%) relative to the 8,881 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,404 from June 2025 alongside 75 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,064 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical benchmarks across evaluated regions. The post-census growth rate of 7.1% is within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (8.3%), indicating solid local expansion.
Net overseas migration was the main driver of this increase, representing roughly 57.5% of the total population growth in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket, cohort-specific growth weightings are applied based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 baseline statistics. Looking forward, the population is projected to track within the lowest national growth quartile, with an estimated rise of 38 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 0.7% decrease over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in Tingalpa over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for new dwellings in Tingalpa have run at an annual average of 23, resulting in 119 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 38 recorded during FY-26 so far. The past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) saw an average population increase of 2.5 residents for every new dwelling constructed, indicating consistent demand that helps sustain property values. The average construction cost for these new homes is $380,000, which is slightly higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium building standards.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $9.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development. Per capita dwelling approvals in Tingalpa are about two-thirds of the rate observed in Greater Brisbane, ranking the suburb in the 43rd percentile of analyzed markets nationwide. This limited supply of new properties restricts purchaser options and reinforces demand for existing housing stock. The low approval rate relative to national averages reflects local planning constraints and a mature market. Additionally, recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of separate houses, maintaining the low-density suburban landscape and catering to buyers seeking space. Developers are focusing more heavily on traditional houses than the historical mix would suggest (81.0% at the Census), demonstrating sustained demand for standalone family residences. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at roughly 395 people per approval, confirming the suburb's established character. Due to projections indicating stable or decreasing population numbers, Tingalpa is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tingalpa, worth an estimated $554 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.26 billion. 16 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 notable projects expected to influence the locality. Prominent developments include the Rivermakers Precinct, the Containerchain Tingalpa Facility Expansion, the Tingalpa Industrial Estate, and the Multispace Business Park - Tingalpa, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre
A new specialist medical facility developed by Ramsay Health Care to serve Brisbane's eastern corridor. The centre provides outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and day procedure services, functioning as an extension of the Greenslopes Private Hospital network to improve local access to specialist care.
Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of Mayfair Village involves a 475sqm addition to the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The development features a two-level extension in the north-east corner, providing new retail tenancies and a drive-thru facility. The project aims to improve streetscape activation and pedestrian connectivity along Burnett Street while maintaining the existing parking capacity of 348 vehicles.
Tingalpa Industrial Estate
A fully developed industrial estate in Brisbane's TradeCoast precinct, offering large warehouse and office facilities with direct access to the Gateway Motorway and convenient links to Brisbane CBD, Airport and Port of Brisbane.
Multispace Business Park - Tingalpa
Multispace Business Park is a new commercial and industrial estate at 1631 Wynnum Road in Tingalpa, delivering about 20 strata warehouse and office units plus a large health and fitness facility with high exposure to Wynnum Road and convenient access to the Gateway Motorway. The project has been developed by Dexar Development Group with funding support from Capital Property Funds and reached practical completion in 2025, providing flexible showroom, warehouse and office spaces for trade, logistics and service businesses in Brisbane's TradeCoast corridor.
Tingalpa Central Industrial Estate
Final stage of the Tingalpa Central industrial and business park at the intersection of Wynnum and Manly Roads. The estate delivers around 20 high quality warehouse and office units plus a large gym and 134 car parks within an established mixed use precinct. Earlier stages of the business park are fully sold, and the Multispace Business Park / Southern Trade Coast Business Park component reached practical completion in late 2025. The project provides modern clear span warehousing, mezzanine offices, corporate presentation and strong main road exposure, serving a mix of small business, trade and professional tenants.
Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment
DA approved integrated retail mixed-use redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza by Shayher Group, designed by ZENX Architects. The masterplan covers the existing sub-regional shopping centre site and includes new lifestyle retail precincts, food and beverage areas, residential apartments, commercial space and a cinema, with works planned to be staged so the centre can continue operating.
208 Meadowlands Road Carina Development
A residential townhouse development at 208 Meadowlands Road featuring modern three and four-bedroom homes with contemporary design and sustainable features. The development is located in the established Carina suburb with good access to schools and amenities.
Retail, Community Use Centre and Place of Worship - Creek Road
Proposed mixed-use development by The Salvation Army involving a four-stage rollout at 1529 Creek Road. The project includes a shop, community care centre, and a place of worship. The design features a two-storey community building, 105 car parking spaces, and extensive landscaping, replacing the existing single-storey buildings on the site to better serve the Carina community.
5,894 residents of Tingalpa are employed, from a labour force of 6,032. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 78.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,684, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Tingalpa is characterized by a qualified labor force, strong representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 4.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,894, while the unemployment rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. The participation rate is exceptionally high at 78.4%, compared with 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate a moderate 19.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by temporary pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Healthcare & social assistance employment accounts for 14.1% of the workforce, which is lower than the regional rate of 16.1%. Comparing the Census count of employed residents against the local job count suggests that a significant number of workers travel outside the suburb for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.4% and the labor force grew by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force increased by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Mapping these industry-specific trends to Tingalpa suggests local employment could expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a direct weighted extrapolation without adjusting for local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tingalpa is $1,983 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $947 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,957 a year against an average of $73,662. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $63,957 and an average income of $73,662 in the Tingalpa SA2. This exceeds the national baseline, as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $71,223 (median) and $82,030 (average). Census statistics place household, family, and personal incomes around the 68th percentile nationally. The largest weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 36.3% of households (3,452 residents), which is similar to the regional average of 33.3%.
High accommodation costs absorb 15.4% of household income, but solid earnings keep disposable incomes in the 65th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile of the SEIFA index.
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Tingalpa had 3,352 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 2% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing stock in Tingalpa consisted of 80.6% standalone houses and 19.5% other formats like semi-detached dwellings and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb were high at 29.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (44.8%) or renters (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,900, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to $380 in Greater Brisbane. Nationally, Tingalpa's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tingalpa counted 3,352 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,589 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 73.8% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 33.9%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 11.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 26.2%, with single-person households making up 22.3% and group housing comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, matching the broader Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.6% of adults in Tingalpa hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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University qualification rates in Tingalpa stand at 26.6%, which is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, indicating a reasonably competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificate-level qualifications (25.7%). Engagement in learning is high, with 26.3% of the local population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 9.2% attending primary schools, 6.8% in secondary institutions, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Tingalpa reaches 44 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 44 active bus stops within Tingalpa. These stops are served by 8 separate bus routes, providing 455 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 241 meters from their nearest stop. Private cars remain the primary method of travel, used by 88% of commuting residents, and average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household. Additionally, 19.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions. Bus routes in the area average 65 daily services, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.4% of residents in Tingalpa report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Tingalpa displays favorable health metrics, with overall low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses, although prevalence rates are higher than the national baseline within older and vulnerable demographic segments. Private health insurance coverage is high, with roughly 55% of residents (~5,268 people) holding policies. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.1% and 8.3% of the population, respectively. Approximately 68.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (1,585 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%.
Health indicators for older residents show some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the statistics for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.3% of Tingalpa residents were born overseas and 14.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tingalpa exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 14.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 52.9% of the population, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. The primary ancestries reported by residents are English at 27.0%, Australian at 24.2%, and Irish at 9.4%. There are distinct differences in representation compared to the wider region, with New Zealand ancestry overrepresented at 1.4% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tingalpa is 38. 24.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Tingalpa is 38, making it slightly older than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and equal to the Australian median of 38. The 35 - 44 cohort is highly represented at 16.5% compared to the capital city, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is less common at 11.0%. Since 2021, residents aged 75 to 84 have increased from 4.9% to 6.5% of the total, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 15.3% to 13.9%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes, led by a 150% increase in the 85+ bracket, growing from 171 to 428 residents (an increase of 256 people).
This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 80% of projected growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age brackets are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tingalpa
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 75 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,881 at the 2021 Census → 9,510 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (301031018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.