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

As of November 2025, Lethbridge Park - Tregear's population is approximately 22,915. This figure represents a growth of 1,364 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,551. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,620 in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,033 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.2%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 the area expected to expand by 1,995 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.4% over the 17 years.

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, 34 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident count per year per new home over these five years is 1.1, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this has accelerated to 8.5 people per dwelling in the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $179,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In FY-26, $309,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park - Tregear has roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 31st percentile nationally, indicating constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 541 people per dwelling approval, Lethbridge Park - Tregear shows a developed market with steady growth projections.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to add approximately 1,700 residents by 2041, indicating balanced construction rates with future demand and fostering stable market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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 has identified 18 projects likely affecting the 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. The following list details 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% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 63.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high 25.6% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area had a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employed only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.9%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment by 2.0 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Lethbridge Park - Tregear. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Lethbridge Park - Tregear's employment mix suggests 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 data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Lethbridge Park - Tregear SA2 is $51,826, average income is $56,359. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $56,418 and average income $61,352, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. The 2021 Census reports household, family and personal incomes in Lethbridge Park - Tregear between the 19th and 29th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 31.8% earn $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with broader trends at 30.9%. 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

In Lethbridge Park - Tregear, as per the latest Census, 86.2% of dwellings were houses while 13.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lethbridge Park - Tregear stood at 15.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $320, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Lethbridge Park - Tregear's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were lower at $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 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% currently enrolled in formal education: 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

Transport analysis indicates 171 active public transport stops in Lethbridge Park - Tregear, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 27 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,752 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns show most residents travelling outward, with car remaining the dominant mode at 85%, and train used by 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 250 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Lethbridge Park - Tregear is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Lethbridge Park-Tregear faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. The area has a low private health cover rate of approximately 48% (around 10,884 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common conditions, affecting 10.1% and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 68.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (11.2%, or 2,557 people) than Greater Sydney (15.3%). Despite this, senior health outcomes present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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 markets, with 32.1% of its population born overseas and 31.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lethbridge Park-Tregear, comprising 53.3% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 6.1% compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (21.7%), English (19.0%), and Other (17.3%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Samoan at 4.7% vs 0.5%, Filipino at 4.5% vs 2.0%, and Maori at 1.8% vs 0.4%.

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 proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.7%). This 5-14 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.8% to 14.8%, while the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 8.8% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Lethbridge Park - Tregear's age profile. The 55 to 64 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 599 people (30%) from 2,007 to 2,607. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.