Overall score
Gateshead
37.2/100
Tingira Heights
32.2/100
Gateshead vs Tingira Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gateshead for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GatesheadTingira Heights
Crime rate
Gateshead
66.0 / 1k
Tingira Heights
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gateshead
56
Tingira Heights
15
Population
Gateshead
3,121
Tingira Heights
2,043
Metric leadGateshead 7Tingira Heights 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gateshead | Tingira Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 21.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 30 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 8 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 3,121 | 2,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gateshead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tingira Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Tingira Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Gateshead keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gateshead tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Tingira Heights stands out for parks and reserves, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Gateshead if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tingira Heights for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.