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Tingira Heights

11.1 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie10 min to Dudley Beach6 min to Lake Macquarienext to Mount Hutton and Floraville

Affordable suburb with larger blocks. Popular with those wanting space without the price tag. Close to Charlestown for amenities. Practical rather than prestigious.

Stable affordable option. Growth limited but steady.

Best for

Space seekers, Larger blocks than newer suburbs
First home buyers, Entry-level pricing
Renovators, Older homes with potential

Watch for

No standout features
Some dated housing stock
Hilly terrain in parts

Big backyard, quiet street, 10 mins to Charlestown. That's all we needed.

Local perspective

About Lake Macquarie

Lake Mac is where Newcastle people move when they want space, water, and a slower clock. The vibe is family-friendly, boat-friendly, retirement-friendly.

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Lake Mac Vibes editorial assessment

Median House

$915k

Median Unit

—

YoY Growth

+8.3%

Vibe Score

50/100

Building approvals Licensed venues Late trading Contaminated land Recent sales

Basemap: OpenStreetMap via Protomaps Findings: council registers, NSW Liquor & Gaming, NSW contaminated land register

Common questions about Tingira Heights

What is the median house price in Tingira Heights?

The median house price in Tingira Heights is $915k. Prices have moved up 8.3% year-on-year, with a upward trajectory. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Tingira Heights a good suburb?

Tingira Heights suits space seekers and first home buyers. The median house is $915k, prices moved +8.3% in a year and it scores 50/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads steady and the price trajectory is upward. Worth checking first: no standout features and some dated housing stock. Every figure comes from public registers and is refreshed weekly. A suburb average is not an address, so check the specific street before you commit.

What's it like living in Tingira Heights?

Affordable suburb with larger blocks. Popular with those wanting space without the price tag. Close to Charlestown for amenities... See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

Who is Tingira Heights best for?

Tingira Heights is best suited for: Space seekers, First home buyers, Renovators. Key things to watch: No standout features; Some dated housing stock; Hilly terrain in parts. Neighbourhood fit varies by location. Check a specific address to see the exact signals around it.

What do locals say about Tingira Heights?

Big backyard, quiet street, 10 mins to Charlestown. That's all we needed. For street-level detail, check a specific address to see the signals within 500m.

Momentum: steady

Tingira Heights currently reads steady, at moderate confidence, the pattern: affordable residential, larger blocks.

Median prices moved +8.3% year on year.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Demolition, Alterations to Existing Dwelling, Detached Dual Occupancy and 1 into 2 Lot Subdivision

65 Violet Town Road · Unknown

Dual Occupancy (detached) and 1 into 2 Lots Torrens Title Subdivision - Modification to dwelling location

19 Violet Town Road · Amended Approval

Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barrier

28 Schaefer Close · Approved

Dwelling Alterations and Additions

36 Violet Town Road · Unknown

Alterations & Additions

29A Violet Town Road · Approved

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $915k from 16 sales in the 12 months to May 2026, +8.3% year on year.

This is a thin market. Fewer than 30 homes sold here in the past year, so the figure above moves a long way on a single unusual sale. Read it as a rough guide, not a firm price.

NSW Valuer General via nswpropertysalesdata.com Sales settled in the 12 months to May 2026