Trafalgar vs Yarragon
Trafalgar (median $625,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Yarragon ($645,000).
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Trafalgar and Yarragon side by side
| Measure | Trafalgar | Yarragon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $625,000 | $645,000 |
| Median unit | $535,000 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 5 | – |
| Population | – | 1,893 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 911 mm | 915 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarragon (984) sits above Trafalgar (948).
- For buyers
- Trafalgar is the lower entry point at $625,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Yarragon edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 948).
Trafalgar vs Yarragon: common questions
Is Trafalgar or Yarragon cheaper to buy in?
Trafalgar has the lower median house price at $625,000, roughly 3% below Yarragon ($645,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Trafalgar or Yarragon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarragon scores 984 vs 948 in Trafalgar. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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