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The median house price in Tingira Heights is $910k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Tingira Heights has an estimated 2,062 residents. That puts 1,133 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Tingira Heights has an estimated population of 2,062 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 19 people (0.9%) from the 2,043 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 2,060 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1 validated new address since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,133 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values tracked by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Tingira Heights's 0.9% post-census growth is within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.2%), indicating competitive local growth drivers. Most of this population expansion was due to interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of the overall population increases lately. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, and supplements missing SA2 coverage with NSW Government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. For the years 2032 to 2041, age group growth rates from these combined sources are applied to all locations. Looking ahead to future demographic shifts in the suburb of Tingira Heights, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australian localities, with regional SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 145 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 6.9% across the 16 years.
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Property development within Tingira Heights is minimal, with fewer than single-digit annual dwelling approvals (specifically 1 approval over five years). This limited activity reflects the rural character of the locality, where residential building is generally driven by specific local housing requirements rather than broader market demand. Because of the small sample size, individual development initiatives can heavily skew annual statistics and comparisons. Tingira Heights experiences considerably lower property development activity than the rest of NSW. The rate of construction is also far below the national average.
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 infrastructure projects, major planning updates, and development schemes are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 13 active projects that are anticipated to affect this region. Principal developments include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Windale Area Plan, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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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.
1,019 residents of Tingira Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,115. Unemployment sits at 8.7%, with participation at 65.1%. 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 1,612, 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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Tingira Heights has a balanced labor market containing both white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of essential services and an unemployment rate of 8.7% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,019 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 4.6% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical at 65.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 21.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce has a notable concentration in construction, matching 1.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of employment locally compared to 5.3% across the region. As a primarily residential community, local employment opportunities appear limited, as seen in the discrepancy between the census counts of working residents versus local jobs. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 show a 0.6% contraction in the labor force alongside a 4.2% drop in employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 3.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide further context on expected demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce suggests employment could expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
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 ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 reveal that the suburb of Tingira Heights recorded a median taxpayer income of $65,058 and an average income of $84,407. These figures rank among the highest nationally, contrasting with regional averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $71,772 (median) and $93,118 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb placed around the 58th percentile nationally.
The largest income cohort comprises 36.9% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (760 residents), matching the wider region where this group constitutes 29.9%. Discretionary funds remaining after housing expenses average 85.2% of income, and the suburb sits in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income 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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Residential architecture at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.7% standalone houses and 5.3% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other options constitute 17.4%. Home ownership levels lagged the regional average at 32.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 49.6% and rental homes making up 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,887, and the median weekly rent was $400, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median 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 the vast majority of households at 80.8%, consisting of couples with children at 37.8%, couples without children at 26.9%, and single parents at 14.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.2%, with single-person households representing 17.9% and group living situations making up 1.8%. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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The locality shows educational disparities, with university graduation rates (17.0%) trailing well behind the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted academic initiatives. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training are highly prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (33.3%). Enrollment rates in formal education are high, with 28.7% of residents currently studying. This student population includes 9.6% in primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.
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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Public transit networks include 15 active bus stops within the suburb of Tingira Heights. These stops serve 11 distinct bus routes, which combined offer 181 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated well, with residents living an average of 223 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the vast majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private cars being the main transport mode for 96% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 21.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus routes run at an average frequency of 25 trips per day, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips for each transport 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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Evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates indicate below-average health outcomes, with common medical conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older demographics, though private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (1,242 people) compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.6 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 64.1% of the population reported no chronic illnesses compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents face notable challenges with elevated chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.0% of the population (329 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%.
Senior health outcomes are above average, with national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
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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Cultural diversity is below average, with 90.5% of residents born in Australia, 95.0% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.4% of the population. The most prominent relative overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The top parental birthplaces (ancestry) are Australian (32.0%), English (31.9%), and Scottish (9.3%). There are also notable demographic differences compared to the wider region: South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Macedonian ancestry stands at 0.3% (compared to 0.4%), and Indigenous Australian heritage represents 3.5% (compared to 4.6% regionally).
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 median age of 40 years is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43, but just above the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.3% of the local population, while the 75 - 84 age group is underrepresented at 5.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic expanded from 12.1% to 14.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 13.3% to 12.3%. Projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 48 people (17%) from 290 to 339, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 demographics are projected to shrink.
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 Aug 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) | 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,043 at the 2021 Census → 2,062 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 (SAL13892). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.