Overall score
Ropes Crossing
39.9/100
Tregear
32.2/100
Ropes Crossing vs Tregear, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ropes Crossing for investment and value; Tregear for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ropes CrossingTregear
Crime rate
Ropes Crossing
123.6 / 1k
Tregear
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ropes Crossing
120
Tregear
69
Population
Ropes Crossing
7,280
Tregear
3,700
Metric leadRopes Crossing 7Tregear 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTregear
- Best for familiesTregear
- Best for investmentRopes Crossing
- Best for best valueRopes Crossing
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ropes Crossing | Tregear |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 68 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 120 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 1 |
| Green cover | 13.5% | 29.6% |
| Population | 7,280 | 3,700 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ropes Crossing is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Tregear is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ropes Crossing is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Tregear answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Ropes Crossing generally means more sought-after housing, while Tregear leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Ropes Crossing suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tregear is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.