Tingalpa

QLD 4173 • Greater Brisbane

8,461
Population (2021)
$48,724
Median Income
8.70 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanEstablishedMid-RangeCommuter Belt

About Tingalpa

Tingalpa is an established suburban locality in Brisbane's outer east, falling under the Brisbane City Council local government area and situated approximately 13 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. With a population of 8,461 and a median age of 38, the suburb spans just under 9 square kilometres of low-lying residential land near the suburb of Carindale. A median household income of around $1,940 per week places Tingalpa comfortably in the mid-range bracket, and it has maintained steady population levels across successive censuses.

Residents enjoy proximity to the major Westfield Carindale shopping centre, one of Brisbane's largest retail hubs, offering an extensive range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Tingalpa is well-connected via the Gateway Motorway and arterial roads including Old Cleveland Road, with local bus routes servicing the area. The suburb's mix of post-war homes and newer builds, combined with access to Whites Hill Reserve and a range of local schools, makes it a practical and family-oriented choice for those seeking suburban Brisbane living.

Tingalpa falls under postcode 4173 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lytton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4173
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
8.70 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Cnr Wynnum Road, Bognor Street, Tingalpa QLD 4173

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,863
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.6%

47 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,290
Census 2021
8,461
2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,976
Income 2021
$48,724
18.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,113
Born Overseas 2,083

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 458
  • 2. England 276
  • 3. Philippines 123
  • 4. India 102
  • 5. Ireland 88
  • 6. China 71
  • 7. Fiji 65
  • 8. South Africa 64
  • 9. Vietnam 60
  • 10. Sri Lanka 47

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,291
Australian 2,883
Irish 1,132
Scottish 923
German 484
Italian 296
Chinese 246
Australian Aboriginal 234
Filipino 196
Indian 194

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,278
Both parents born in Australia
2,620
Both parents born overseas
1,253
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.0%
No Religion
40.5%
Hinduism
2.0%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
616 (7.3%)
5-14 years
953 (11.3%)
15-19 years
401 (4.7%)
20-24 years
464 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,330 (15.7%)
35-44 years
1,315 (15.5%)
45-54 years
1,033 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,032 (12.2%)
65-74 years
769 (9.1%)
75-84 years
428 (5.1%)
85+ years
119 (1.4%)

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