Ropes Crossing vs Tregear
The verdict
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.00M in Ropes Crossing. Ropes Crossing rates higher for education (58 vs 32). Tregear rates higher for liveability (84 vs 50). Tregear has a shorter estimated CBD commute (134 vs 140 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ropes Crossing rates higher (68 vs 5/100 in Tregear).
Scores
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 61 |
| Transport | 45 | 64 |
| Education | 58 | 32 |
| Liveability | 50 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,280 | 3,700 |
| Median age | 31 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,216 | $1,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.1% | 12.9% |
| Born in Australia | 53.6% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ropes Crossing Stable · Tregear Stable
Property
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $844K |
| Median unit price | $616K | $461K |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | 25.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 730 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 2,189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,437 | 19,757 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 820 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ropes Crossing · Tregear
Transport
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Ropes Crossing | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.5 km | 41.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 40.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ropes Crossing | Tregear | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,280 | 3,700 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,620 | 3,873 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,512 | 3,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ropes Crossing or Tregear?
Ropes Crossing has the higher residential safety score (Ropes Crossing 68/100 vs Tregear 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Ropes Crossing or Tregear?
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Ropes Crossing or Tregear?
Ropes Crossing has a higher average school ICSEA (Ropes Crossing 1021 vs Tregear 820; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ropes Crossing or Tregear?
Tregear has the higher transport score (Ropes Crossing 45/100 vs Tregear 64/100).
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