Tighes Hill Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Tighes Hill is a locality approximately 119 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Tighes Hill is 2297, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Tighes Hill has a population of 1,801 (905 males, 899 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Tighes Hill is $2,084, with a median personal income of $914 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,810.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (29), New Zealand (24), and India (16).
88.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Tighes Hill shows 1,025 people employed (541 full-time, 410 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (346), managers (97), and community & personal service (85).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Tighes Hill has an IRSAD score of 1034 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Tighes Hill covers an area of 0.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2248 persons per km².
Statistically, Tighes Hill sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Newcastle local government area.
The federal electorate for Tighes Hill is Newcastle (Provincial).
Tighes Hill Details
| Postcode | 2297 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,801 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,084/week |
| Median Personal Income | $914/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,810 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2248/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 683 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 65 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.9050 |
| Longitude | 151.7576 |
| Distance from Sydney | 119 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Newcastle |
| Federal Electorate | Newcastle |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 299 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 238 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 606 (33.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 475 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 194 (10.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 222 (12.3%) |
| Asthma | 72 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 46 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 24 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 243 (35.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 278 (41.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 119 (17.6%) |