Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Located in New South Wales, Tighes Hill sits 161 km from Sydney CBD, around 2 hours 5 minutes by car. The suburb has 1,801 residents, a median age of 36, and a median household income of $108,368 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The suburb grew 7.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $400 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,810. Tighes Hill is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the suburb boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Tighes Hill a good suburb?
Tighes Hill scores a B (56/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on safety.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Some car dependence
Walkability 58/100 · 160.6 km · 123 min drive to Sydney
Around the state median
Median $1.27M
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 77/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 8/10 · median age 36 · 1,801 residents
Liveability Rating
56 / 100 · Ranked #613 in NSWEach bar is Tighes Hill's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Tighes Hill?
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Our score
56 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataTighes Hill's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.27 million, about 7% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,270,000
24% above its 5 neighbours (median $1,025,000)
Based on 30 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 7 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 22 sales $1.27M
Units
$847,500
12% below its 5 neighbours (median $962,500)
Based on 10 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Tighes Hill rent for around $750 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$750/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 238 rented homes (2.1%) in the last 6 months.
Is Tighes Hill safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Tighes Hill sits in the high band, with 121 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 20% on the prior year.
121 offences
19.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Newcastle City Council has published 2 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
One school serve Tighes Hill, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Tighes Hill Public School leads the pack.
- • 358 students in one school (avg 358)
Primary
Universities nearby
- 3.2 kmThe University of Newcastle (Newcastle City)University of Newcastle · 108 courses
- 5.1 kmThe University of Newcastle (Callaghan)University of Newcastle · 326 courses
3.9% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Tighes Hill is somewhat walkable on foot — at 58/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Tighes Hill.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 34.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 26.4 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 16.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 19.6 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Tighes Hill.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 40%
- Premises covered
- 924
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Newcastle: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Tighes Hill is home to about 1,800 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $108,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,801
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$108,368/yr
Census Median Rent
$400/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,810/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$47,528/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.7%
Total Dwellings
683
Owner-Occupier Rate
65.2%
Houses
86.5%
Rental Stress
19.2%
Mortgage Stress
20.0%
Work From Home
33.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
0 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 18 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 230 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.0%
- Employment Rate
- 68.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 54.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
59 residents (3.3%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.9% of residents (133) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Sydney (88).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,693 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (19 of 1,025).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,364 people work here; 1,025 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (1.3 per resident). At least 24% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,783 a year through Newcastle based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 49%
- Infrastructure and transport 30%
- Industrial 15%
- Commercial 3%
- Parks and recreation 3%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Newcastle
In the year to August 2026, 912 new dwellings were approved across Newcastle. That mix is 266 houses and 646 units. Approvals are up 77.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.8 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 3 days exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 22.6 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.89 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 7 · NO₂ 0.
From the Carrington monitoring station, 0.9 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station AWS, 4.2 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 7 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.3 km
- 3.9 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,025 mm
- 91 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 25.4°C
- 4 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 10.2°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
21 facilities within 5 km- 0.5 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers) · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 0.6 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Carbon monoxide
- 1.1 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Boron & compounds · Manganese & compounds · Zinc and compounds
- 1.2 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Ethanol
- 1.3 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 2297, 27 of 1,448 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.0% (43 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2297, 292 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 730 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 19 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,270,000 this is $670,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sharon Claydon Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sharon Claydon | 70.8% | 29.2% | +2.9 |
| 2022 | Sharon Claydon | 68.0% | 32.0% | -4.2 |
| 2019 | Sharon Claydon | 63.8% | 36.2% | +0.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Crakanthorp Labor
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tim Crakanthorp ALP | 72.6% |
| 2019 | Tim Crakanthorp ALP | 67.7% |
| 2015 | Tim Crakanthorp ALP | 57.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Tighes Hill
Is Tighes Hill a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Tighes Hill is high (77/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Tighes Hill a good place to live?
Tighes Hill has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (56/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill, NSW had a population of 1,801 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Tighes Hill, NSW?
The postcode for Tighes Hill, NSW is 2297.
How far is Tighes Hill from Sydney?
Tighes Hill is 161 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 123 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Tighes Hill?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Tighes Hill was $108,368 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Tighes Hill?
The median advertised rent in Tighes Hill is $750 a week for houses (5 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Tighes Hill?
The median age of residents in Tighes Hill was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Tighes Hill?
There is 1 school inside the Tighes Hill boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Tighes Hill walkable?
Tighes Hill scores 58/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Tighes Hill?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Tighes Hill (Carrington) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.8 µg/m³ and PM10 of 22.6 µg/m³. That puts Tighes Hill below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Tighes Hill?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Tighes Hill, Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station AWS (4.2 km away), summer days average 25.4°C, winter nights 10.2°C, 1,025 mm of rain a year over 91 rainy days, and 4 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Tighes Hill?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Tighes Hill belong to?
Tighes Hill sits within the Newcastle local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Tighes Hill?
The average residential rates bill through Newcastle is $1,783 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Tighes Hill?
Across Newcastle, 912 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 77.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Tighes Hill in?
Tighes Hill sits within the federal Division of Newcastle, currently held by Sharon Claydon (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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