Latrobe City Council
Trafalgar
Trafalgar at a glance
Median house
$625,000
Median unit
$535,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,438
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Trafalgar.
Trafalgar (3824) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria. The median house here is $625,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Trafalgar has roughly 5,438 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Trafalgar scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Trafalgar's population at 5,438, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,438
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $625,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $535,000, roughly 14% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Trafalgar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$625,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $535,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$625,000
$535,000
5,438
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.50% (median rent $300/wk against a $625,000 price tag). Units yield 2.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.50%
Based on $625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.48%
Based on $535,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
308
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Trafalgar.
Local schools for Trafalgar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Trafalgar High School
Trafalgar Primary School
Yarragon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Trafalgar.
- What is the median house price in Trafalgar?
- The median house price in Trafalgar, VIC 3824 is $625,000. The median unit price is $535,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Trafalgar postcode?
- Trafalgar is in the 3824 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Trafalgar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Trafalgar?
- There are 9 schools serving Trafalgar on this page, including St Joseph's School, Trafalgar High School, Trafalgar Primary School.
- How walkable is Trafalgar?
- Trafalgar has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Trafalgar?
- Trafalgar is close to Trafalgar South, Trafalgar East, Yarragon South, Yarragon, Moe South.
- What is the population of Trafalgar?
- Trafalgar has approximately 5,438 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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