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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tingira Heights is around 2,071, reflecting a increase of 28 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 2,031 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. The current population density ratio is 1,137 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tingira Heights's growth of 1.4% since census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb. AreaSearch is adopting 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 suburb is expected to increase its population by 149 persons to reach 2,220 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 5.3% 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 on average between 2015 and 2019, with a total of three dwellings approved in that period. This low development activity reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth figures.

Tingira Heights had substantially lower development levels compared to the rest of NSW during this period. Its development pattern was also below national averages for the same years.

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 are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, Windale Area Plan, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment drivers in Tingira Heights are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Tingira Heights has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,068 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Tingira Heights is 68.5%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 21.4% of residents work from home.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is notable at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 0.3% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force increased by 1.9%, while employment decreased by 0.9%, resulting in a 2.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 1.2%, labour force fall by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest 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 the 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 among the highest in Australia, compared to regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tingira Heights would be approximately $70,822 (median) and $91,885 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Tingira Heights cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 36.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (764 residents). After housing costs, 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, consisted of 94.7% houses and 5.3% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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 was $1,887, higher than Regional NSW's $1,733. Median weekly rent was $400, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tingira Heights' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,887 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $400 vs the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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, 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 has university qualification rates of 17.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – 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 offer 181 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 223 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 96%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than 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.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at 60%, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW (as of 2021). The most common conditions are asthma (10.6%) and arthritis (9.7%). 64.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.4% residents aged 65 and over (as of October 2021), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 90.5% born there. Citizenship was also high at 95.0%, with English being the primary language spoken at home by 96.0%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 54.4% of residents.

The Jewish population stood out at 0.2%, higher than Regional NSW's 0.1%. Ancestry-wise, Australian (32.0%), English (31.9%), and Scottish (9.3%) were the top groups. Notably, South Australian (0.6%) and Macedonian (0.3%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. However, Australian Aboriginal representation was lower at 3.5%, versus Regional NSW's 4.6%.

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

The median age in Tingira Heights is 40, which is slightly below Regional NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Tingira Heights has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 25-34 (14.7% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 75-84 (5.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population of individuals aged 25 to 34 has increased from 12.1% to 14.7%, while the proportions of those aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 13.3% to 11.9% and those aged 45 to 54 have dropped from 15.1% to 13.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Tingira Heights' 25-34 age group is projected to expand by 50 people (17%), from 304 to 355. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.