Shady Creek vs Trafalgar
The verdict
Trafalgar rates higher for transport (84 vs 0). Shady Creek is closer to the coast (53.1 km vs 56.1 km).
Scores
Shady CreekTrafalgar
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 84 |
| Education | 43 | 41 |
| Liveability | 16 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 186 | 4,349 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,100 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 90.3% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Shady Creek High Growth · Trafalgar High Growth
Property
| Shady Creek | 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
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 483 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,075 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 538 | 644 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,839 | 6,369 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Shady Creek · Trafalgar
Transport
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 191 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.4 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Shady Creek | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.1 km | 56.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 102.1 km | 111.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 37.9 km | 29.2 km |
Population & growth
| Shady Creek | Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 186 | 4,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 193 | 4,505 |
| Projected 2041 | 281 | 6,576 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.93% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Shady Creek or Trafalgar?
Trafalgar has the higher transport score (Shady Creek 0/100 vs Trafalgar 84/100).
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