Tighes Hill (NSW)

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Tighes Hill's population is estimated at around 1,970 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 169 people (9.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,801 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,968, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,462 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by Districts. Tighes Hill's 9.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (4.9%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of educational attainment, a strong concentration of professionals, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. As of March 2026, there are 1,196 employed residents. The unemployment rate is comparable to the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, while the participation rate is notably elevated at 75.7% relative to the regional average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 32.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Based on ATO statistics compiled for the 2023 financial year, average incomes in the suburb of Tighes Hill are lower than the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $53,016, and the average income is $64,275, compared to regional averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at $58,487 for the median and $70,908 for the average. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and personal incomes near the 70th percentile nationally. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 30.6% of residents (602 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 29.9%. High earners are well represented, with of the population earning more than weekly, which supports local premium retail. Housing costs consume of income, disposable income sits in the rd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Census data shows the local housing stock is composed of 86.4% houses and 13.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Home ownership rates stand at 26.0%, which is lower than the regional average, with mortgaged properties accounting for 39.2% and rental properties making up 34.7% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,810, and the median weekly rent is $400, both exceeding the regional averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, while local rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Families comprise 67.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (25.5%), couples without children (27.7%), and single-parent households (12.4%). The remaining 32.8% consists of non-family households, which include single-person households (23.4%) and group households (9.1%). The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the regional average.

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Tertiary qualification rates in the suburb of Tighes Hill are high, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.1% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 9.3%, and graduate diplomas by 4.5%. Vocational qualifications are held by 28.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (20.1%).

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There are 15 public transport stops located within the suburb of Tighes Hill, consisting of bus services. These stops serve 15 separate routes, supporting 1,237 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 137 meters, which qualifies accessibility as excellent. Most residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 84% of commuters, while 7% cycle. Dwellings average 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 32.2% of residents during the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Local health outcomes are below average based on mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions slightly more elevated across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 52% of the population (~1,031 people), slightly ahead of the average SA2 area.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.5% of the population, citizens representing 90.5%, and English-only speakers at home making up 91.5%. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 30.0% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is among Islamic residents, who comprise 1.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 35 years is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is overrepresented at 20.3% of the population, compared to a national average of 14.6%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 6.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 group grew from 18.4% to 20.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 15.1% to 16.5%. The 55 to 64 group declined from 12.4% to 10.4%, and the to cohort fell from to . Demographic projections for estimate the to group will grow by , adding residents to reach while the to and to groups are expected to contract.

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Tighes Hill currently has an estimated 128 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 43 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 149 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 121. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.