Lake Macquarie City Council

Tingira Heights

NSW2290

Tingira Heights at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,043

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Tingira Heights.

The postcode for Tingira Heights is 2290 (NSW).

Tingira Heights (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.

Tingira Heights has roughly 2,043 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Tingira Heights scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tingira Heights's population at 2,043, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,043

Median age

40

Family households

81%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$390/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,043

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

66

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft19 (28.8%)
Assault13 (19.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment12 (18.2%)
Against justice procedures11 (16.7%)
Malicious damage to property4 (6.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

55

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tingira Heights.

Local schools for Tingira Heights

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Government School Catchment

Eleebana Public School

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Windale Public School

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Floraville 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Tingira Heights.

What is the Tingira Heights postcode?
Tingira Heights is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
Where is Tingira Heights?
Tingira Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
What is the average rent in Tingira Heights?
The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Tingira Heights?
There are 20 schools serving Tingira Heights on this page, including Eleebana Public School, Windale Public School, Floraville Public School.
How walkable is Tingira Heights?
Tingira Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
What suburbs are near Tingira Heights?
Tingira Heights is close to Floraville, Warners Bay, Croudace Bay, Mount Hutton, Windale.
What is the population of Tingira Heights?
The population of Tingira Heights is approximately 2,043 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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