Tingira Heights, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tingira Heights, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tingira Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.99784 |
| Longitude | 151.66533 |
| Population | 2,083 |
| Density | 1125.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Postcode | 2290 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 106 km north-northeast |
Tingira Heights is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,083. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 1125.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 87 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tingira Heights is located at 32.9978°S, 151.6653°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2290.
Tingira Heights rests on a gentle rise, its terracotta roofs and neat gardens fanning out towards the shimmering expanse of Lake Macquarie. It lies 14.8 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 234°T), and is situated 11.0 km south of Wallsend. The air here carries a soft, salty tang, a perpetual whisper of the sea that lies just beyond the coastal plain, and the late afternoon sun often bathes the landscape in a honeyed light, highlighting the scattered gum trees that stand sentinel on the fringes of residential blocks. The terrain slopes with a mild generosity, offering glimpses of blue water through gaps in the foliage, and the quiet hum of suburban life – the distant drone of a lawnmower, the cheerful bark of a dog – provides a gentle soundtrack to the unfolding vista.
The story of Tingira Heights is one of gradual settlement, unfolding from earlier pastoral leases that once dominated this stretch of land. While no single grand industry defines its present, its proximity to the broader Lake Macquarie region has shaped its character, fostering a local economy that leans towards services and small businesses catering to its growing population. The nearby waterways, however, remain a powerful draw, influencing a lifestyle that embraces boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a waterside picnic, a tradition that feels as old as the land itself, even as the modern conveniences of neighbouring centres are readily accessible.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tingira Heights, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tingira Heights, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tingira Heights includes the postcode (2290), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tingira Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |