Tighes Hill, NSW 2297 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tighes Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2297, home to 1,801 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 118 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,084 /week
- Median personal income
- $914 /week
- Median family income
- $2,433 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,810
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Tighes Hill Public School
- Islington Public School
- Carrington Public School
- Mayfield East Public School
- Hamilton North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 134 bus stops
- Tighes Hill Public School, Elizabeth St
- Elizabeth St Before Maitland Rd
- Lewis St At Harrison St
- William St After Bryant St
- Hamilton Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 18 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 21 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 15.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.4% of the 995 resolvable premises in Tighes Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 121 across postcode 2297 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 47 theft, 22 vehicle theft, 16 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill (NSW 2297) had 1,801 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Tighes Hill?
The median advertised rent in Tighes Hill is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tighes Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tighes Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tighes Hill Public School (0.2 km), Islington Public School (0.6 km), Carrington Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tighes Hill?
Across postcode 2297, 121 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (47), vehicle theft (22), property damage (16). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Tighes Hill?
In Tighes Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (15.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tighes Hill?
136 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tighes Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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