Lethbridge Park - Tregear

Population growth drivers in Lethbridge Park - Tregear are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Lethbridge Park - Tregear's population is approximately 22,614 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,063 people from the 2021 Census total of 21,551, reflecting a growth rate of 4.9%. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 22,620, with an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 2,006 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lethbridge Park - Tregear's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (3.1%), positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth accounted for approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national areas, with an expected expansion of 1,995 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 8.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Lethbridge Park - Tregear according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Lethbridge Park - Tregear has seen approximately 37 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 186 homes from FY-20 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 32 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents per year arrived with each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this figure has increased to 8.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. The average construction value of new properties is $179,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This year, $309,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park - Tregear has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 31st percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice favouring existing homes. Recent construction consists of 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character with detached housing dominating. With around 541 people per dwelling approval, Lethbridge Park - Tregear exhibits a developed market.

By 2041, it is projected to add 2,001 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity aligns with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Richmond Road Upgrade from M7 to Townson Road, M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), The Ponds North West Growth Area - Adjacent Precincts, and Parklawn Place Boarding House. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Lethbridge Park - Tregear are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Lethbridge Park - Tregear has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 14.4% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.9%. There were 9,058 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 10.2%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was lower at 49.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Transport, postal & warehousing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average. Professional & technical employed only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.9% while labour force increased by 4.4%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lethbridge Park - Tregear's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Lethbridge Park - Tregear SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $48,149 and the average income stands at $52,717. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,221 (median) and $59,365 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Lethbridge Park - Tregear all fall between the 19th and 29th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.8% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (7,191 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Lethbridge Park - Tregear, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Lethbridge Park - Tregear was at 15.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (49.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,080, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, lower than Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Lethbridge Park - Tregear's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.3% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 16.3% couples without children, and 22.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 18.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (22.7%). Educational participation is high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 15.8% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.8% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lethbridge Park-Tregear has 132 active public transport stops. These are served by 26 bus routes offering 1,642 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 167 meters.

There are approximately 234 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lethbridge Park - Tregear is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Lethbridge Park - Tregear faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups, but to a higher degree among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~10,560 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 68.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 71.2%. The area has 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,523 people), compared to 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lethbridge Park-Tregear was found to be more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 32.1% of its population born overseas and 31.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Lethbridge Park-Tregear, comprising 53.3% of people there, compared to 48.6% across Greater Sydney as of Sep 2021. Hinduism is overrepresented in Lethbridge Park-Tregear, making up 6.1% of the population, while it comprises 6.6% regionally.

Top ancestry groups include Australian (21.7%), English (19.0%), and Other (17.3%), lower than the regional average of 23.9%. Notable divergences exist in ethnic group representation: Samoan is overrepresented at 4.7%, Filipino underrepresented at 4.5% compared to regionally, and Maori slightly overrepresented at 1.8%.

Lethbridge Park - Tregear hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Lethbridge Park - Tregear has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park - Tregear has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.7%). This 5-14 concentration is above the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.8% to 14.8%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 8.8% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Lethbridge Park - Tregear's age profile. The 55 to 64 age group is projected to grow by 32%, expanding from 1,980 to 2,607 people. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.