Yarragon vs Trafalgar.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $645,000 and $625,000.
Trafalgar (median $625,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Yarragon ($645,000).
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).
Common questions
Is Yarragon or Trafalgar 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 Yarragon or Trafalgar 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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