Tingalpa

Tingalpa is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Tingalpa's population is around 9,433 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 552 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,881 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,311 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,056 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tingalpa's 6.2% growth since the census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 55.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Regarding demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 38 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a reduction of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Tingalpa according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Tingalpa has seen around 23 new homes approved annually, totalling 119 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.7 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures showing this has accelerated to 6.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average value of $380,000 — slightly above the regional average — suggesting a focus on quality developments. Additionally, $9.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Tingalpa records about 59% of the building activity per person while it places among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, new construction has been completely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (81.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 388 people per dwelling approval, Tingalpa shows a developed market.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Tingalpa may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Tingalpa has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Rivermakers Precinct, Containerchain Tingalpa Facility Expansion, Tingalpa Industrial Estate, and Multispace Business Park - Tingalpa, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Tingalpa rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Tingalpa features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 5.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,890 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (78.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 14.1% employment compared to 16.1% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of the Census working population relative to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7% and the labour force increased by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Tingalpa. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tingalpa's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Tingalpa SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $63,957 with the average level standing at $73,662. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,295 (median) and $80,962 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Tingalpa cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.3% of the community (3,424 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 65th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Tingalpa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Tingalpa, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Tingalpa was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 29.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.8%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Brisbane metro average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Tingalpa's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tingalpa features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 73.8% of all households, comprising 33.9% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Brisbane average.

The educational profile of Tingalpa exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

At 26.6%, university qualification levels in Tingalpa sit marginally below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, though the modest gap indicates reasonable educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (25.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 44 active transport stops operating within Tingalpa, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 455 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 241 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 19.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 65 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Tingalpa is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Tingalpa demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~5,225 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.1% and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 68.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,621 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Tingalpa was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tingalpa was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 14.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. The main religion in Tingalpa is Christianity, which makes up 52.9% of the population. This compares to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tingalpa are English, comprising 27.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.2% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Tingalpa (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.6% (vs 1.1%) and Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.9%).

Tingalpa's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 38, Tingalpa is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36, though equal to Australia's 38 years. The 35 - 44 age group shows strong representation at 16.4% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is less prevalent at 11.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.9% to 6.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 13.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Tingalpa's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 149% (236 people), reaching 395 from 158. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 80% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.