Traralgon vs Traralgon East
Traralgon (median $522,500) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Traralgon East ($735,000).
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Traralgon and Traralgon East side by side
| Measure | Traralgon | Traralgon East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $522,500 | $735,000 |
| Median unit | $315,000 | $209,520 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 25 |
| Population | 26,907 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 704 mm | 688 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.7°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
Traralgon scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Traralgon East (982) sits above Traralgon (973). Traralgon East skews owner-occupied (92%), Traralgon runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Traralgon is the lower entry point at $522,500 median, 29% 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
- Traralgon East edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 973). Traralgon East also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Traralgon vs Traralgon East: common questions
Is Traralgon or Traralgon East cheaper to buy in?
Traralgon has the lower median house price at $522,500, roughly 29% below Traralgon East ($735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Traralgon or Traralgon East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Traralgon East scores 982 vs 973 in Traralgon. 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.
Which is more walkable, Traralgon or Traralgon East?
Traralgon scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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