Median house price
$615k
+7.9% change
VIC · Baw Baw Council
Trafalgar, 3824
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,478
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,448/wk
Employment rate
55.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$615,000
Languages at home
4.7%non-English
Most common: Italian, German, Urdu
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Trafalgar offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Baw Baw Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are priced below the dearer neighbouring markets, though not at the bottom of the scale.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Trafalgar snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
4,478
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#30
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
66th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
46th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2088th in Australia
- State rank
- 454th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #30 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #113 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $615,000
- Median price change
- +7.9%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,478(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 58th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +29
- Change in 5 years
- +234
- Growth rank in VIC
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,800), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,349
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,448
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 1,797
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,432
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,551 / 100 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 339
- Against the person
- 75
- Against property
- 179
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -60.4%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault23
- B21 Criminal Damage26
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle45
- B49 Other Theft28
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order32
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 999
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 46th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1007 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 103 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
- Trafalgar High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 682 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
- Trafalgar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 359 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Trafalgar Hotel/Princes Hwy
- Trafalgar Railway Station
- Trafalgar Station
- Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy
- Trafalgar Station/Princes Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brindlewood ReservePark
- James Balfour Oak Tree ParkPark
- McGregor ParkPark
- Trafalgar Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- West Gippsland Hospital (19.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AmcalPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 144
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
80 planning-related records
2021· 37 proposals
August 2021
- Buildings and works for an extension to an existing retail premises.86 WATERLOO ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to a construct an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling.2260 PRINCES HIGHWAY TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a dwelling (driveway)153 PRINCES HIGHWAY TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of five (5) dwellings, reduction in car parking required under Clause 52.06-5 and creation of access to a road in a Transport Zone Schedule 248 ASHBY STREET TRAFALGAR 3824NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to construct a dependent persons unit and outbuilding123 SLATTERS ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend endorsed plans of PSB0050/14.AFLAGSHIP DRIVE TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Amendment to the positioning and size of the proposed Administration entrance area74-78 WATERLOO ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Withdrawn
- Use of land for restricted recreational facility and display business identification signage1/87 PRINCES HIGHWAY TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The planning permit application is to create, vary or remove an easement13 CONTOUR ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Withdrawn
- To resubdivide land into 3 lots13 CONTOUR ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling extension728 WILLOW GROVE ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 3 dwellings and to subdivide land into 3 lots11 GIBSON STREET TRAFALGAR 3824NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
June 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling7 FARMERS WAY TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Create access to a road in a Road Zone Category 194 CONTINGENT STREET TRAFALGAR 3824Withdrawn
- Use and development of a dwelling.110 HILLBRICKS ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by the RA
- Amend the size and location of the new administration/entrance area74-78 Waterloo RoadWithdrawn
- Create access onto a road in a Road Zone, Category 1.100 THORPDALE ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Withdrawn
- Amend endorsed plans61 KITCHENER STREET TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling5 Harvest StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Relocation of non-conforming use (Rural Produce Store) ancillary Nursery, construction and use of a warehouse, Reduction in Car Parking, and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 15 RANKINS ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of fertiliser storage and distribution depot to service local agricultural industry824 WATERLOO ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Amending the permit to allow construction of an outbuilding5 DAIRY DRIVE TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend endorsed plans for the use and development of a single dwelling22 GILES ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling10 Harvest StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct two additional dwellings47 KITCHENER STREET TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of business identification signs18-20 SETTLEMENT ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824In progress
- Subdivide the land into 9 lots adjacent to a Transport 2 Zone and create access adjacent to a Transport 2 Zone1 SETTLEMENT ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824In progress
March 2021
- Amend eave height of machinery shed from 4.2m to 4.8m8 Orchard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land to construct 2 additional dwellings on a lot, subdivision of the land into 3 lots, alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone- Schedule 2 and subdivision of land adjacent to a Transport Zone- Schedule 2.127 PRINCES HIGHWAY TRAFALGAR 3824Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a function centre, sell and consume liquor and reduce the required number of car parking spaces.122-124 WATERLOO ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824Withdrawn
- Subdivide land into 6 lots and to create an easement22 GILES ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, fences and associated works6 Farmers WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Warehouse for storage of fresh produce and goods retailed from site.5 Rankins RoadWithdrawn
- Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building938 Willow Grove RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and associated fences4 Harvest StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling7 Peppermint ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building230 South Canal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Building and works to construct an agricultural building8 Orchard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolish and construct front fence, east side and rear south boundary fences, and construct a garage153 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Subdivide land into 6 lots46-60 CONTOUR ROAD TRAFALGAR 3824NOD issued by a delegate
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Utility Works activities occurring between 13/08/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, WATERLOO ROAD12 Aug 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 13/08/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, WATERLOO ROAD12 Aug 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Monash
- Member of Parliament
- Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.7 km away).
Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%
0.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- TrafalgarLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- YarragonLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- WillowgroveLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)10.7 km away
- Moe WestLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- Moe CentralLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Baw Baw Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.