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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Tingira Heights statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,070 people. This figure reflects an increase of 27 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,043. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses, is 2,031 people. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 1,137 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Tingira Heights (SA2) has demonstrated competitive growth fundamentals with its 1.3% population increase since the census, positioning it within 2.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.0% growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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 Tingira Heights (SA2) is expected to expand by 162 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 8.6% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Tingira Heights saw minimal development activity between 2016 to 2020, with an average of less than one approval per year. This resulted in just three dwellings being constructed over this five-year period. Such low levels are typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity influenced by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It's important to note that the small sample size can significantly impact annual growth and relative statistics. Tingira Heights' development levels were notably lower than those of the Rest of NSW during this period. These levels also fell below national averages.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Windale Area Plan, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Tingira Heights recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Tingira Heights has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area.

The unemployment rate was 6.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year. This figure is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,084 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation in Tingira Heights was at 66.6%, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

The leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There was a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share that was 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 0.3% of local workers, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment in Tingira Heights increased by 2.3%, while the labour force grew by 3.5%. This led to an increase in the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.5%, a labour force decline of 0.1%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed that NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tingira Heights' employment mix indicated a potential local employment increase of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years. These projections were based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localized population projections.

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

In financial year 2023, Tingira Heights' median income among taxpayers was $65,058 and the average level stood at $84,407. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Rest of NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. By September 2025, estimates suggest Tingira Heights' median income will be approximately $70,822 and the average will be around $91,885, based on an 8.86% growth in wages since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Tingira Heights cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 36.9% of locals (763 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 29.9% in the same category. After housing costs, 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

As per the latest Census evaluation, Tingira Heights' dwelling structure comprised 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tingira Heights was at 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,887, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Tingira Heights' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are 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 them - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 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

Transport analysis indicates 15 active stops in Tingira Heights offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by 11 routes, facilitating 181 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents situated on average 223 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tingira Heights is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Tingira Heights faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,246 people), compared to 54.4% across Rest of NSW.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 10.6 and 9.7% of residents respectively. 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.6% across Rest of NSW. As of the latest data (2021), 16.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (339 people), which is lower than the 21.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Tingira Heights are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 census conducted on 29 June 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. The population was predominantly born in Australia, with 90.5%. Citizenship was also high, at 95.0%, and English was spoken at home by 96.0% of residents.

Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 54.4% of Tingira Heights' population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to the rest of NSW, with 0.2% versus 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 32.0%, English at 31.9%, and Scottish at 9.3%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African residents comprised 0.6% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Macedonian residents were at 0.3% versus 0.4%, and Australian Aboriginal residents were at 3.5% compared to 3.4% regionally.

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

The median age in Tingira Heights is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 25-34 age cohort makes up 14.5% of Tingira Heights' population, higher than the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 75-84 make up only 5.4%, lower than the Rest of NSW average. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, Tingira Heights has seen an increase in its 25 to 34 age group from 12.1% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Tingira Heights. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 60 people (20%) from 300 to 361, while the 5-14 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.