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Tingalpa

QLD 4173 · Brisbane

8,461 (2021) → 8,854 est. (2025)

73
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,461
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
66
Safety score
63
Transport score

Tingalpa is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4173, about 10km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Tingalpa are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tingalpa has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

10.1 km
To Brisbane CBD
6.0 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
2.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,461
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,940
vs NSW median+4.9%
Bachelor degree or higher37.5%
Born in Australia72.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,586 / 79 / 569

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.41%), England (3.26%), Philippines (1.45%), India (1.21%), Ireland (1.04%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.11%), Spanish (1.09%), Hindi (0.95%), French (0.85%), Tagalog (0.78%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$700 / Data not available wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

66
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

79
Break & enter dwelling934/100k
11
Steal from dwelling130/100k
35
Motor vehicle theft414/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
5
Robbery59/100k
67
Non-domestic assault792/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 520 (all categories, latest year)6,145 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

109
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1082 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Tingalpa State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077

Nearby (within 10km)

  • OneSchool Global QLD - WakerleyCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 998
  • Moreton Bay CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1132
  • Brisbane Bayside State CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 987
  • Hemmant Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 906
  • Murarrie State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 934
  • Gumdale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1062
  • Wondall Heights State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1027
  • Carina State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1042
  • Wynnum West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 966
  • Belmont State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1120
  • Mayfield State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1062
  • San Sisto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1081

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

63
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)42 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMurarrie station (2.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3217 in suburbParks
1010 in suburbPlaygrounds
424 in suburbPools
62 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
30 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
62 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
8931 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachEastwood beach (6.3 km)
Nearest hospitalGreenslopes Private Hospital (9.1 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (10.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

50

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

6
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
89
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

54

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

32
Parks
2
Nature reserves
23
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
21
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

28

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

20

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.24
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

27

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.59

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Tingalpa

Is Tingalpa safe?

Tingalpa has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 6,145 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Tingalpa from Brisbane CBD?

Tingalpa is about 10.1 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Tingalpa?

Tingalpa has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Tingalpa?

Tingalpa has a transport score of 63/100 and 44 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.