Tingira Heights (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts 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 Districts 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 Districts. 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.

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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 Districts 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.

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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 . Discretionary funds remaining after housing expenses average of income, and the suburb sits in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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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.

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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.

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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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 to while the to and to demographics are projected to shrink.

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Tingira Heights currently has an estimated 113 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 125 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 195. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.