Tingha zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Tingha
(Inverell, NSW) - 270.69 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
270.69 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Tingha's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Tingha at a glance
How Tingha is zoned
Buying in Tingha? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 270.69 km², Tingha is highly constrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 64% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 20 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 8,405 m² across 915 parcels.
Who lives in Tingha
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Tingha suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 841, and decile 1 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Tingha's 774 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Inverell Surrounds - East, the wider ABS statistical area containing Tingha. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Tingha itself.
5,221 in 2001 to 5,244 in 2025, up 0%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Tingha data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Watched, not yet sampled here | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Tingha address
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See what's in the $9 report →Tingha planning - frequently asked
Is Tingha flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Tingha, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Inverell is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Tingha bushfire-prone?
Around 64% of Tingha is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Inverell average of 55%.
What is the zoning in Tingha?
The dominant planning zone in Tingha is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Forestry and National Parks and Nature Reserves.
Does Tingha have heritage-listed places?
Tingha has 20 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Tingha?
Across 915 surveyed parcels in Tingha, the median lot size is about 8,405 m². There are also 8 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Tingha have a train station?
There is no train station inside Tingha itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.
What is the population of Tingha?
At the 2021 Census Tingha had 774 usual residents, with a median age of 47 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Inverell Surrounds - East statistical area, which contains Tingha, went from 5,221 people in 2001 to 5,244 in 2025, up 0%.
Is Tingha an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Tingha scores 841 and sits in decile 1 of 10 nationally and decile 1 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Tingha?
Median household income in Tingha was $897 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,312 for the typical suburb in Inverell. Median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill | 9.0 km | Not mapped | 95% |
| Stannifer | 10.8 km | Not mapped | 89% |
| Bassendean | 11.3 km | Not mapped | 83% |
| New Valley Armidale Regional |
13.0 km | Not mapped | 98% |
| Gilgai | 15.1 km | Not mapped | 86% |
| Elsmore | 16.2 km | Not mapped | 37% |
| Brodies Plains | 18.1 km | Not mapped | 62% |
| Stanborough | 18.3 km | Not mapped | 84% |
| Howell | 19.1 km | Not mapped | 84% |
| Georges Creek | 20.5 km | Not mapped | 28% |