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 of Tingira Heights is around 2,041, reflecting a decrease of 2 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,043. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,036 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,121 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities, with Tingira Heights expected to increase by 160 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of approximately 10.0% over the 17 years.

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

Tingira Heights had less than one new dwelling approved annually over a five-year period, with only two dwellings approved in total. This minimal development activity reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand. It is important to note that individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics due to the small sample size.

Tingira Heights has substantially lower development levels compared to the Rest of NSW. Its development pattern is also well below national averages.

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 that may impact the area. Notable projects include The Summit, Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan, Tingira Hills Care Community, and Ryhope Street Subdivision. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Tingira Heights has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Tingira Heights has a balanced workforce across various sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.5% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 2.1%. As of June 2025, 1,090 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 1.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate. Workforce participation was 66.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction had a strong presence with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence at 0.3% compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force by 2.6%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% with a 0.3% labour force expansion and a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tingira Heights' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Tingira Heights is among the highest in Australia, with a median assessed at $65,058 and an average income of $84,407. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures of a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $73,262 (median) and $95,051 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Tingira Heights cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.9% of the community (753 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses and 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, were 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Non-Metro NSW had 82.4% houses and 17.6% 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, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Tingira Heights was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Tingira Heights' mortgage repayments were higher than 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 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 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 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 NSW's 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 them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (33.3%). Educational participation is high at 28.7%, with 9.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 15 active stops operating in Tingira Heights, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes, offering 179 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 223 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 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 (1,229 people), compared to 54.2% across Rest of NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 10.6 and 9.7% of residents respectively. Sixty-four point one percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.6% across Rest of NSW. Sixteen point three percent of residents are aged 65 and over (332 people), which is lower than the 21.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Tingira Heights are above average, performing even 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 had a cultural diversity index below average, 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 in Tingira Heights, comprising 54.4% of the population. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (31.9%), and Scottish (9.3%). There were also significant differences in the representation of South African (0.6% vs regional 0.3%), Macedonian (0.3% vs 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal (3.5% vs 3.4%) groups.

Tingira Heights's median age exceeds 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 proportion of people aged 25-34 in Tingira Heights is notably higher than the Rest of NSW average, at 14.5% compared to 12.6%. Conversely, those aged 75-84 are under-represented, with only 5.4% compared to the Rest of NSW average of 9.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 25-34 has increased from 12.1% to 14.5%, while those aged 45-54 have decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Tingira Heights, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to expand by 65 people (22%), from 295 to 361. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 55-64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.