Brisbane City Council

Tingalpa

QLD4173

Tingalpa at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

8,461

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Tingalpa.

Tingalpa (4173) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.

Tingalpa has roughly 8,461 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.

Side by side

Compare Tingalpa with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Tingalpa scores 2/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tingalpa's population at 8,461, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

8,461

Median age

38

Family households

73%

Lone person

23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$700/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$420/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

26%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

8,461

Median age: 38

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Tingalpa?

A local agent who actually sells in Tingalpa will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Get property alerts for Tingalpa

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

102,155

total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property18,287 (17.9%)
Other Offences13,792 (13.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)10,431 (10.2%)
Drug Offences5,494 (5.4%)
Other Stealing4,269 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tingalpa.

Local schools for Tingalpa

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Tingalpa State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Brisbane Bayside State College

7-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Murarrie State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Tingalpa.

What is the Tingalpa postcode?
Tingalpa is in the 4173 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Tingalpa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Tingalpa?
There are 20 schools serving Tingalpa on this page, including Tingalpa State School, OneSchool Global QLD, Moreton Bay College.
How walkable is Tingalpa?
Tingalpa has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Tingalpa?
Tingalpa is close to Tingalpa Bc, Tingalpa Dc, Belmont Heights, Wynnum Plaza, Hemmant.
What is the population of Tingalpa?
Tingalpa has approximately 8,461 residents. The median age is 38.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Want a real human to help with Tingalpa?

If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.

Get connected