Darnum vs Trafalgar
The verdict
Trafalgar rates higher for transport (84 vs 40). Darnum is closer to the coast (45.5 km vs 56.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Darnum rates higher (81 vs 50/100 in Trafalgar).
Scores
DarnumTrafalgar
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 55 |
| Transport | 40 | 84 |
| Education | 43 | 41 |
| Liveability | 19 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 759 | 4,349 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,744 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Darnum High Growth · Trafalgar High Growth
Property
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $575K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $417K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | 483 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 264 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 264 | 644 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,162 | 6,369 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 995 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darnum · Trafalgar
Transport
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 2 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.5 km | 56.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 111.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.1 km | 29.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darnum | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 759 | 4,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 834 | 4,505 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,148 | 6,576 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.38% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darnum or Trafalgar?
Darnum has the higher residential safety score (Darnum 81/100 vs Trafalgar 50/100).
Which has better schools, Darnum or Trafalgar?
Darnum has a higher average school ICSEA (Darnum 1008 vs Trafalgar 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darnum or Trafalgar?
Trafalgar has the higher transport score (Darnum 40/100 vs Trafalgar 84/100).
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