Overall score
Dharruk
42.7/100
Tregear
44.2/100
Dharruk for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dharruk
42.7/100
Tregear
44.2/100
Crime rate
Dharruk
194.5 / 1k
Tregear
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dharruk
44
Tregear
68
Population
Dharruk
2,806
Tregear
3,700
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dharruk | Tregear |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.5 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 68 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Population | 2,806 | 3,700 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Dharruk is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Tregear is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Dharruk is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Tregear answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dharruk, while Tregear remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.