Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2297
Updated
Median house price
$1,280,000
+8.0% over the past year.
Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Tighes Hill at a glance
- Median unit
- $286,560
- Weekly rent
- $780
- Houses
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age 36
Prices: Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2297), March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Tighes Hill
Houses change hands at $1,280,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (27 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $286,560, roughly 78% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $256,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of March 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2297)
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What to know about Tighes Hill
Tighes Hill (2297) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,280,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Tighes Hill has roughly 1,801 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Tighes Hill scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,078 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Tighes Hill
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Tighes Hill's population at 1,801, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.17% (median rent $780/wk against a $1,280,000 price tag). With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.17%
- On the $1,280,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +8.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
94 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,078 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Tighes Hill
- What is the median house price in Tighes Hill?
- The median house price in Tighes Hill, NSW 2297 is $1,280,000 (median of 27 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $286,560. Annual growth is +8.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Tighes Hill?
- A useful starting point is the Tighes Hill median house price of $1,280,000 (units $286,560). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Tighes Hill a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Tighes Hill is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $780 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2297), March 2026) against the median house price of $1,280,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Tighes Hill is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Tighes Hill postcode?
- Tighes Hill is in the 2297 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Tighes Hill?
- Tighes Hill is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2297.
- What is the average rent in Tighes Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $780.
- What schools are in Tighes Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Tighes Hill on this page, including Tighes Hill Public School, Carrington Public School, Mayfield East Public School.
- How walkable is Tighes Hill?
- Tighes Hill has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tighes Hill?
- Tighes Hill is close to Maryville, Mayfield East, Carrington, Islington, Wickham.
- What is the population of Tighes Hill?
- The population of Tighes Hill is approximately 1,801 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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