Tighes Hill
NSW 2297 · Newcastle
1,801 (2021) → 2,033 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tighes Hill is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2297, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tighes Hill has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2297 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.67%), New Zealand (1.33%), India (0.89%), Afghanistan (0.56%), Croatia (0.56%)
Top languages: German (1%), Macedon (0.56%), Spanish (0.56%), Bengali (0.5%), Croatian (0.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1037 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
Nearby (within 10km)
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1090
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1044
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1034
- St Dominic's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 966
- San Clemente Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1038
- Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 996
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1030
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1106
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 869
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 957
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1096
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1061
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tighes Hill
Is Tighes Hill safe?
Tighes Hill has a residential safety score of 37/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,774 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tighes Hill?
In Tighes Hill, the median house price is $1.30M and the median unit price is $925K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Tighes Hill from Sydney CBD?
Tighes Hill is about 118.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has a transport score of 76/100 and 15 bus stops.