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The median house price in Tingira Heights is $920k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Tingira Heights has an estimated 2,065 residents. That puts 1,135 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Tingira Heights has an estimated population of around 2,065, according to broader ABS updates and newly validated address assessments from AreaSearch. This represents a gain of 22 people (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,043 people. These figures are derived from an estimated resident population of 2,058 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Across the suburb of Tingira Heights, population density stands at 1,134 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
The local 1.1% post-census expansion trails the broader SA3 area (3.3%) by 2.2 percentage points, reflecting solid underlying momentum. Interstate migration served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions. SA2 demographic projections released by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) form the foundation of AreaSearch modelling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (based on 2021) wherever federal data is absent. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, cohort-specific age trajectories from these datasets are applied across all locations. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Tingira Heights is projected to sit slightly below the median pace for non-metropolitan Australia, with SA2 aggregations indicating an addition of 128 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 5.9% across the 16 years.
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Building approvals in Tingira Heights remain minimal, tracking below a single approval annually on average, with just 1 recorded over the past five years. Muted construction activity of this nature is typical of non-urban settings where residential development requirements are modest and building volumes are constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Given the tiny volume of approvals, individual projects can generate notable fluctuations in annual construction statistics and comparative metrics. Building and planning activity across Tingira Heights sits well below the benchmark for Rest of NSW, while also lagging behind wider nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tingira Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tingira Heights, worth an estimated $1.53 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. 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 growth and property dynamics are significantly steered by transport works, major developments, and council frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key initiatives anticipated to influence the immediate region, led by The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Windale Area Plan, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan.
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
The Summit
A complex of 16 completely free-standing, architecturally designed townhouses currently under construction in an elevated location, featuring spacious layouts, fully ducted air-conditioning, Artusi appliances, and private outdoor spaces. Stage 1 is set for completion in Quarter 1 of 2026.
83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision
A boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore. Development approval granted, subdivision works certificate approved, lots currently being sold with settlement upon registration.
Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development
Repurposing of the 4.04-hectare former Bunnings site into a modern retail hub. The project features a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket and specialty tenancies for food, health, and services. It includes adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse structure, 341 at-grade parking spaces, and Direct to Boot facilities.
Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan
A precinct-specific planning framework forming Part 12 of the Lake Macquarie Development Control Plan 2014. Originally adopted by Council on 10 February 2020 to replace the 2004 plan, it sets controls for infrastructure delivery, built form and natural environment outcomes across the Mount Hutton suburb between Warners Bay and Belmont. The plan supports medium-density housing in the R3 zone south of Cowmeadow Road, road and roundabout upgrades, new shared pathways, stormwater works, and revegetation along Scrubby Creek.The framework has been progressively updated, most recently through the city-wide Housing Diversity amendments adopted by Council on 23 February 2026, which align the DCP with the Housing Diversity Planning Proposal that took effect on 1 August 2025. These reforms permit a broader mix of housing in R2 and R3 zones, allow subdivision down to 200 square metres in R3 and 250 square metres in R2, and remove minimum lot width requirements. A separate but related amendment finalised on 21 March 2025 rezoned 1 Progress Road from R2 Low Density Residential to E1 Local Centre, increasing the maximum building height on that site from 8.5 to 10 metres to support an expansion of the Dunkley Parade shops.
364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development
DA-approved development site sold in February 2025 for the construction of five free-standing three-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom townhouses with high-quality finishes, private outdoor spaces, and north-facing decks in the lakeside suburb of Belmont North. Designed by award-winning architects SHAC.
Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
Lorikeet Ridge Estate
A new residential estate in Belmont North offering house and land packages along the coastline of Lake Macquarie, with access to local amenities, schools, shopping, and recreational facilities. It is 20 minutes from Newcastle and combines coastal lifestyle with suburban convenience.
1,017 residents of Tingira Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,115. Unemployment sits at 8.8%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,615, about 78% 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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The local labor market in Tingira Heights is evenly divided between professional and trade-based roles, with notable presence across key community services and an overall unemployment rate of 8.8% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the area as of March 2026, 1,017 residents are actively employed, with local joblessness tracking 4.7% above the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, indicating potential for labor market strengthening, while workforce participation remains steady at 65.5% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 21.4% of employed residents worked remotely, a figure influenced in part by pandemic-related restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the primary sectors employing local workers. Construction shows significant concentration, maintaining a local employment proportion 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.3% of the local workforce, well below the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Because the locality is primarily residential, local employment capacity is modest when comparing resident workers against jobs located within the boundary at the Census. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 0.9% while employment shrank by 4.6%, leading to an increase of 3.5 percentage points in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, generating an increase of 0.5 percentage points. Mar-26 employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia provide further perspective on industry trajectories across Tingira Heights over five and ten-year intervals. While country-wide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level variations remain substantial. Weighting these projections against the area's specific industrial profile indicates projected local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative extrapolation without localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tingira Heights is $1,947 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,058 a year against an average of $84,407. 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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Aggregated Australian Taxation Office records from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Tingira Heights among the nation's top-earning communities. The median income for local taxpayers is $65,058 while the average reaches $84,407, surpassing the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of roughly $71,772 alongside an average of $93,118. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings sat near the 58th percentile nationally.
The single largest income group encompasses 36.9% of residents (761 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.2%, placing the community in the 5th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tingira Heights had 728 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,887 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Detached houses accounted for 94.7% of local housing stock in the latest Census, while 5.3% comprised semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with Regional NSW figures of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright homeownership was 32.3%, below the regional benchmark, while 49.6% of properties were owned with a mortgage and 18.1% were leased. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,887, exceeding the Regional NSW baseline of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $400 compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local weekly rents outpace the countrywide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tingira Heights counted 728 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.8% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 37.8%, childless couples at 26.9%, and single-parent arrangements at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.2%, consisting of single-person households at 17.9% and group residences at 1.8%. The average household accommodates 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.0% of adults in Tingira Heights hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment presents an area for growth, as the 17.0% holding higher education qualifications sits well below the broader NSW figure of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees make up 12.0% of qualifications, with postgraduate credentials at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 44.0% of community members aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 33.3% holding certificates. A significant 28.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal studies. Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 9.6%, secondary schooling encompasses 8.2%, and tertiary programs comprise 4.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tingira Heights reaches 15 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Commuters within Tingira Heights are served by 15 public transport stops accommodating bus services across 11 distinct routes, supplying a collective 175 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is solid, with properties positioned an average of 223 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is predominantly residential, outward travel is typical, with private vehicle transport dominating at 96%. Households maintain an average of 1.8 motor vehicles, above regional norms, while 21.4% worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect conditions during COVID-19). Public transport operations generate an average of 25 trips per day across the network, delivering approximately 11 weekly trips for each stop.
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64.1% of residents in Tingira Heights report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Assessment of mortality figures and long-term health metrics by AreaSearch indicates that health indicators in Tingira Heights fall somewhat below broader averages, with chronic ailments tracking slightly higher across youth and older cohorts alike. In contrast, private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by roughly 60% of residents (1,243 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.6 and 9.7% of the populace respectively, while 64.1% reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience higher incidences of long-term medical issues.
People aged 65 and over comprise 15.7% of the locality (324 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, and senior health metrics track favorably with higher relative standings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tingira Heights is largely Australian-born, at 90.5% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (31.9%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Tingira Heights sit below regional norms, with 90.5% of residents born in Australia, 95.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 54.4% of the population. Notably, Jewish residents comprise 0.2% of the community, standing above the 0.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Regarding reported parental heritage, Australian ancestry is claimed by 32.0% of residents, English by 31.9%, and Scottish by 9.3%. Other distinct cultural backgrounds include South Australian heritage at 0.6% (versus 0.2% regionally), Macedonian heritage at 0.3% (versus 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal background at 3.5% (versus 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tingira Heights is 40. 27.6% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Tingira Heights aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 7.6 percentage points across all broad age categories. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the level from the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 22.6% at the Census to an estimated 25.8%, and this cohort is projected to see the largest growth to 2041, increasing by 88 residents (17%) to reach 621, while younger cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tingira Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,043 at the 2021 Census → 2,065 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 Aug 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 (SAL13892). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.