Tregear vs Whalan
The verdict
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $930K in Whalan. Whalan rates higher for liveability (92 vs 84). Whalan is closer to the coast (39.6 km vs 41.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Whalan rates higher (25 vs 5/100 in Tregear).
Scores
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 66 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 32 | 37 |
| Liveability | 84 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,700 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 30 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,103 | $1,160 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.9% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Tregear Stable · Whalan Moderate Growth
Property
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $870K | $930K |
| Median unit price | $466K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 730 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,189 | 1,400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,054 | 9,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 817 | 896 |
Transport
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 111 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.1 km | 39.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.8 km | 39.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tregear | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,700 | 5,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,873 | 6,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,818 | 6,872 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tregear or Whalan?
Whalan has the higher residential safety score (Tregear 5/100 vs Whalan 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Tregear or Whalan?
Tregear is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $930K.
Which has better schools, Tregear or Whalan?
Whalan has a higher average school ICSEA (Tregear 817 vs Whalan 896; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tregear or Whalan?
Tregear and Whalan have similar transport scores.
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