Tingira Heights

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

The estimated population of the suburb of Tingira Heights is around 2,062 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 19 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of approximately 0.9%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2025 and validated new addresses, is 2,060. The population density ratio for Tingira Heights is around 1,133 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Since the Census date, the suburb's population growth of 0.9% positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains in recent periods for Tingira Heights.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 145 persons to reach a total population of approximately 2,207 by 2041, reflecting an increase of around 6.9% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Tingira Heights is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Tingira Heights has seen very limited development activity, averaging less than one approval per year over the five-year period from 2015 to 2019. This resulted in a total of three dwellings being constructed during this time. Such low levels of development are typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that due to the small sample size, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relative statistics. Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Tingira Heights has substantially lower development levels.

Tingira Heights has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Windale Area Plan, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Tingira Heights faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Tingira Heights had a balanced workforce in December 2025 with an unemployment rate of 7.8%. This was higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was high at 66.0% compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

A moderate 21.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stood out with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 0.3%, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, labour force increased by 1.3% while employment declined by 1.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.8 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional NSW's employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that Tingira Heights' employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Tingira Heights had a median income among taxpayers of $65,058 and an average income of $84,407. These figures are high nationally compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimated incomes would be approximately $71,772 (median) and $93,118 (average) as of March 2026. In Tingira Heights, household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 58th percentile nationally according to 2021 Census figures. Income distribution shows that 36.9% of locals (760 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is consistent with broader regional trends at 29.9%. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Tingira Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Tingira Heights' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tingira Heights was 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,887, exceeding Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent was $400, higher than Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tingira Heights' mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Tingira Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 80.8% of all households, including 37.8% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Tingira Heights shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 17.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (33.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Tingira Heights has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 181 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 223 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 21.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Tingira Heights are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Tingira Heights shows below-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups.

Common health conditions are also slightly more prevalent in Tingira Heights compared to regional NSW. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population, which is significantly higher than the 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are asthma (impacting 10.6%) and arthritis (9.7%). However, 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Tingira Heights is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Tingira Heights, as per the findings, exhibited lower cultural diversity with 90.5% of its residents born in Australia, 95.0% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.4%. Notably, Judaism's representation was higher than average, standing at 0.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (32.0%), English (31.9%), and Scottish (9.3%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South Australian residents were overrepresented at 0.6% versus the regional average of 0.2%, Macedonian residents stood at 0.3% compared to 0.4% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal residents accounted for 3.5% while the regional figure was 4.6%.

Tingira Heights's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Tingira Heights is 40 years, which is slightly below Regional NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age group makes up 14.3% of the local population, notably higher than the Regional NSW average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.1% to 14.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Tingira Heights. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 48 people (17%), from 290 to 339. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.