Emerton vs Tregear
The verdict
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $926K in Emerton. Tregear rates higher for transport (64 vs 58). Emerton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (109 vs 111 min).
Scores
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| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 61 |
| Transport | 58 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 32 |
| Liveability | 81 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,295 | 3,700 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,238 | $1,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Emerton Stable · Tregear Stable
Property
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $926K | $870K |
| Median unit price | $693K | $466K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 730 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 479 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,786 | 2,189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,791 | 16,054 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 817 |
Transport
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 111 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.2 km | 41.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.7 km | 40.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Emerton | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,295 | 3,700 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,324 | 3,873 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,392 | 3,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerton or Tregear?
Emerton has the higher residential safety score (Emerton 6/100 vs Tregear 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerton or Tregear?
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $926K.
Which has better schools, Emerton or Tregear?
Emerton has a higher average school ICSEA (Emerton 909 vs Tregear 817; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emerton or Tregear?
Tregear has the higher transport score (Emerton 58/100 vs Tregear 64/100).
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