Tregear, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tregear NSW is 3,700 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tregear is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in Tregear is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Tregear has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tregear has a population density of 2,254 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tregear is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (34.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tregear is $1,603.

There were 164 recorded offences in Tregear in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (40 offences).

Population
3,700
Census 2021
Median income
$518/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
30years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tregear vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tregear is $518 a week, 32% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,996th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $85 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 27.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 30, 13 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTregearTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$518/wk$765/wk −32%$766/wk
Household income$1,103/wk$1,704/wk −35%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$385/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,603/mo$1,965/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age3043 −13 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.2%22.6% +4.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tregear, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tregear Population

3,700 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tregear Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
Ranked 8,034 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tregear Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,103/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 27.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Tregear against your income

About $4,780 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $803/wk
Rent share 27.2%

Tregear Schools

26
schools nearby
21
government
902
avg ICSEA score
9,322
total students
St Marys Senior High School Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 926 students
1052
ICSEA
Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1032
ICSEA
Ropes Crossing Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 789 students
1019
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 251 students
999
ICSEA
Bethel Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 264 students
977
ICSEA
Mount Druitt Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 565 students
961
ICSEA
Halinda School Government
Combined · U · 114 students
955
ICSEA
St Marys Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 258 students
954
ICSEA
Oxley Park Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 601 students
953
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
945
ICSEA
Dawson Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 293 students
898
ICSEA
St Marys North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 345 students
873
ICSEA
Emerton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
873
ICSEA
Whalan Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 340 students
870
ICSEA
Chifley College Dunheved Campus Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 586 students
870
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Tregear, with a map

Tregear Map

Tregear, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tregear, New South Wales: 33.7452°S, 150.7927°E

Tregear Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (26)

People in Tregear

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (1,857) Female 49.8% (1,843)

Population Density

2,254
people per km²
3,700 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,330
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
4.1%
Samoa
1.7%
England
1.5%
Fiji
1.4%
Philippines
1.3%
Iraq
0.7%
India
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
3.6%
Arabic
3.4%
Hindi
1.1%
Filipino
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Urdu
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
31.3%
English
27.2%
Australian Aboriginal
14.6%
Samoan
6.0%
Irish
5.1%
Scottish
4.7%
Maori
2.5%
German
2.2%
Lebanese
1.9%
Filipino
1.6%
Maltese
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.8%
Catholic
19.8%
Not stated
12.7%
Anglican
10.4%
Islam
5.2%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Uniting Church
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

15.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
29.1% 795
Separated
4.5% 124
Divorced
9.2% 250
Widowed
5.9% 162
Never married
51.2% 1,397

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.8%
One parent: children under 15
24.8%
Couple: no children
14.3%
One parent: no children under 15
13.3%
Couple: no children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.9%
2 persons
27.8%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
12.7%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tregear

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,178 occupied private dwellings in Tregear at the 2021 Census, 62.3% were rented, 16.0% owned outright and 18.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
16.0% 188 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.9% 223 dwellings
Rented
62.3% 734 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.5% 29 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.3%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
57.3%
4 bedrooms
28.2%
5 bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
7.8%
$800-$999/mo
7.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
18.6%
1 vehicle
43.7%
2 vehicles
25.5%
3 vehicles
8.1%
4+ vehicles
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tregear

Employment

Employed full-time
22.9% 506 people
Employed part-time
12.6% 279 people
Unemployed
6.1% 134 people
Not in labour force
58.4% 1,290 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
16.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.1%
Professionals
14.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Labourers
11.5%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Managers
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.2%
$4,000+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.8%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Train
1.8%
Bus
1.4%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.8%
Walked only
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.4%
Bachelor Degree
14.9%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.4%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Engineering
15.1%
Health
9.8%
Education
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Information Technology
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.7%
Secondary: Government
22.6%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Pre-school
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
4.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
79.4%
Has need for assistance
8.8%
Need for assistance not stated
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
402
Asthma
207
Arthritis
162
Diabetes
154
Lung condition
112
Heart disease
97
Kidney disease
45
Cancer
44
Stroke
29
Dementia
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 306
Did not provide
87.1% 2,068

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.9% 166
Not a volunteer
93.1% 2,225

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.5% 36
Never served
98.5% 2,379

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.5%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
19.0%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
13.9%
5+ children
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
61
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
112
1991: 2000
132
2001: 2010
111
2011: 2015
96
2016
26
2017
13
2018
12
2019
24
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
12.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,783
Moved from NSW
304
Moved: same area (SA2)
92
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.7%
5: 14 hours
19.1%
15: 29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.5%
Blended family: no other children
10.1%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Intact family: other children present
5.9%
Step family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tregear Crime Statistics

164 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
40
Property Damage
26
Assault
24
Theft
24
Other Against Person
23
Sexual Offences
11
Drug Offences
8
Weapons
7
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Tregear

The closest suburb to Tregear is Lethbridge Park, 1.1 km away.

Lethbridge Park
1.1 km away · income $524/wk · rent $300/wk
North St Marys
1.1 km away · income $597/wk · rent $340/wk
Emerton
1.2 km away · income $562/wk · rent $320/wk
Whalan
1.5 km away · income $506/wk · rent $300/wk
Dharruk
2.1 km away · income $556/wk · rent $350/wk
Blackett
2.2 km away · income $560/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tregear

What is the population of Tregear NSW?

The population of Tregear NSW is 3,700 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,254 people per km². Tregear is ranked #2,043 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tregear?

The median personal income in Tregear NSW is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year. The median household income is $1,103 per week. Family income is $1,330 per week. Tregear is ranked #8,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tregear?

Median rent in Tregear NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Tregear ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tregear?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tregear NSW is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tregear?

The median age in Tregear NSW is 30 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tregear a good suburb to live in?

Tregear is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,700. The median income is $518/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13952. All dollar figures in AUD.