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Trafalgar, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Trafalgar is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,774. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,774 Population 6/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,606 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,606 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Trafalgar

Trafalgar

Trafalgar is a town in the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The town lies on the Princes Highway and main Gippsland railway line about 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Moe. The town backs onto the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges to the south. The township sits at approximately 70 metres above sea level. At the 2016 census, Trafalgar had a population of 3,912.
The town is named in honour of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, which established the Royal Navy's supremacy at sea; allowing consolidation of Britain's Australian colonies at the time.

People

Population3,774
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,606
Per Capita$24,606
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership78.4%
Housing Units1,510

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population3,774
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates-38.2091°, 146.1535°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,606
Median Age41.0 years

About Trafalgar

Trafalgar is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,774. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Trafalgar has a population of 3,774 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,774
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
692.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Trafalgar vs Australia Average

The median household income in Trafalgar is $24,606, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,606 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $473, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 359 business establishments.

Income: Trafalgar vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,606
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,606
Avg Weekly Wage$473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)359

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Trafalgar is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 78.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,510 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.4%
Owner-Occupied78.4%
Renter-Occupied21.6%
Housing Units1,510

Property Tax

Climate in Trafalgar

Trafalgar has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Trafalgar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area692.4 sq mi (1,793.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2091°N, 146.1535°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 11 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 21 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 94 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 8 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 38 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 36 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 86 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 36 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 33 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 38 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 42 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 87 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 114 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 137 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 38 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 77 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 33 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 44 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 45 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in

Trafalgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Trafalgar

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trafalgar High School - - - -
Trafalgar Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Thorpdale Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Trafalgar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Trafalgar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Railway Trolley Shed
Warragul & District Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Trafalgar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0
Warragul Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Trafalgar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall
Rokeby Market

Hotels in Trafalgar

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Criterion

Restaurants in Trafalgar

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fish Bits Trafalgar
Hotel Criterion

Cafes in Trafalgar

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Life
Eat, Live, Fresh
Roseberry Cafe

Train Stations in Trafalgar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trafalgar

Gas Stations in Trafalgar

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex Trafalgar East
Shell
United

Banks in Trafalgar

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Trafalgar

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trafalgar Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Trafalgar

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Trafalgar

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Trafalgar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Auspost

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trafalgar

What is the population of Trafalgar?

Trafalgar has a population of 3,774 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Trafalgar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,606, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Trafalgar?

Trafalgar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Trafalgar?

Trafalgar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $473. There are 359 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Trafalgar?

The median home value in Trafalgar is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 78.4%.

Nearby Cities

Yarragon 1,621 pop · 5.0 mi Moe 9,375 pop · 6.2 mi Newborough 6,601 pop · 8.0 mi Yallourn North 1,492 pop · 11.9 mi Warragul 19,856 pop · 12.6 mi Morwell 13,620 pop · 13.2 mi Mirboo North 2,120 pop · 13.3 mi Churchill 4,732 pop · 15.7 mi Drouin 11,887 pop · 16.8 mi Neerim South 1,599 pop · 17.1 mi Hazelwood North 1,412 pop · 18.3 mi Traralgon 26,907 pop · 21.1 mi Leongatha 5,408 pop · 21.6 mi Longwarry 2,436 pop · 21.9 mi
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