Tighes Hill at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,801
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Tighes Hill.
The postcode for Tighes Hill is 2297 (NSW).
Tighes Hill (2297) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,801
Median age
36
Family households
67%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
1,801
Median age: 36
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
135
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tighes Hill.
Local schools for Tighes Hill
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Government School Catchment
Tighes Hill Public School
Carrington Public School
Mayfield East Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tighes Hill.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2297, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tighes Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $400.
- 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, Hamilton Dc.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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