Toongabbie vs Traralgon East
The verdict
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $485K versus $681K in Traralgon East. Traralgon East rates higher for transport (41 vs 3). Traralgon East is closer to the coast (50.5 km vs 63.9 km).
Scores
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 37 |
| Transport | 3 | 41 |
| Education | 37 | 49 |
| Liveability | 19 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,085 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,732 | $2,306 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.5% | 87.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Toongabbie — · Traralgon East —
Property
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $485K | $681K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| 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
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 281 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 553 | 449 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,212 | 8,258 |
Traralgon East is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Toongabbie · Traralgon East
Transport
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 3 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.6 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 63.9 km | 50.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 145.0 km | 148.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.2 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Toongabbie | Traralgon East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,085 | 1,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,150 | 1,838 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Toongabbie or Traralgon East?
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $485K versus $681K.
Which has better public transport, Toongabbie or Traralgon East?
Traralgon East has the higher transport score (Toongabbie 3/100 vs Traralgon East 41/100).
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