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$425
Median rent / wk
Period ending Sep 2025
+6.5%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Sep 2025
1,721
People
17 Jul 2026
-3.3%
Growth since 2021
Census
3
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL22570How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 22570.
1,721
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,780 people
34.89 km²
Land area
49.3 /km²
Density
2.2%
Unemployment
6 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Traralgon East is located 147 kilometers east-southeast from the Melbourne CBD and is characterized by a well-educated, affluent population consisting largely of family households and couples without children. As of May 2026, the estimated resident population of Traralgon East stands at approximately 1,721, representing a decrease of 59 people (3.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,780. This latest estimate is derived from yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. While the area exhibits limited population growth patterns, it is supported by a strong utilities employment base, an above-average median household income, a below-average unemployment rate, and high levels of outright home ownership. Furthermore, a substantial number of major infrastructure projects are planned for the area, which are expected to support future development. Known for its picturesque natural beauty, the suburb of Traralgon East provides a serene environment characterized by tree-lined streets, tidy residential neighborhoods, and broad parklands. A welcoming community atmosphere is maintained by local shops, schools, and sporting amenities that support the daily routines of residents. The surrounding region offers diverse cultural experiences and a rich local heritage, while nearby national parks and scenic coastal drives display the regional Australian landscape, making the suburb highly appealing to individuals who enjoy outdoor recreation and exploring nature.
Estimated residents are up from 1,780 at the 2021 Census — a change of -59 people, or -3.3%.
Districts View
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 382 residents by 2041 — growth of 22.2% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Traralgon East, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 87th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.4% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
No standout risks in the ingested evidence — this is coverage, not an all-clear.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Traralgon East. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Traralgon East is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
According to Districts analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area records, Traralgon East has averaged about 6 new dwellings approved each year, with approximately 31 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 in FY-26 so far. Because the population has declined recently, new housing supply has likely matched demand, giving buyers good choices, while new homes are built with an average value of $414,000, showing that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, $728,000 in commercial development approvals was registered during this financial year, which highlights the residential character of the locality.
In comparison to Rest of Vic., building activity per person in Traralgon East is at about 66% of the rate, placing it in the 23rd percentile of evaluated areas across the nation, which implies rather constrained choices for buyers while reinforcing demand for pre-existing homes. This volume is also below the national average, pointing to the established status of the suburb and implying possible planning constraints. In addition, new building activity consists entirely of standalone houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with a focus on detached homes that draw buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 690 residents per single dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low activity.
Future forecasts indicate that Traralgon East will add 382 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by Districts). With current construction paces, residential supply might struggle to keep up with population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward price movements.
Districts' assessment of the Latrobe (Vic.) LGA register has identified 34 substantial development applications lodged in Traralgon East over the past 5 years (1 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 28 were approved (82%) while 6 were withdrawn (18%). The most common application types are industrial, commercial and retail.
34 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 1 | 185,138 | 327 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 1 | 184,871 | 441 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 4/87.5% | 89,436/61.9% | 269/92.5% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/12.5% | 55,043/38.1% | 22/7.5% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 6 | 188,882 | 416 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 31 | 944,410 | 2,080 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 1.4 | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 3.5 | 7.2 | 5.4 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -4.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -1.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Persons per Approval | 689 | 158 | 244 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 414 | 342 | 263 |
| Commercial Development Value | 728 | 105,080,908 | 127,731 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 10 | 100 | 71 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Traralgon East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Detail
Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and zoning decisions have a powerful influence on how an area performs. In total, 7 projects have been identified by Districts as likely to affect the locality. Key initiatives include Ellavale East Estate, South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan, Cross's Road Development Plan, and Connecting Traralgon, Morwell and surrounding towns water, with the subsequent list detailing those expected to be most significant.
Residential Development
Approved33-hectare residential development offering 323 homes designed with space and comfort in mind. Located in Traralgon East as part of the Gippsland Regional Growth Area, featuring modern infrastructure including roads, utilities, and recreational facilities with convenient access to schools and amenities.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
ApprovedComprehensive residential development plan for the Cross's Road corridor in Morwell, designed to accommodate approximately 700 new housing lots. Features sustainable housing designs, community spaces, commercial zones, infrastructure upgrades, and integration with existing infrastructure. Bounded by Tyers Road, Cross's Road, Riverslea Estate, and Latrobe River floodplain, with integrated transport and community facilities to support sustainable urban growth.
Source 1 for Cross's Road Development Plan (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Cross's Road Development Plan (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionTraralgon's premium new residential development spanning 28.72 hectares offering 276 homes with land sizes ranging from 500-834 square meters. Features house and land packages with proximity to new Coles supermarket and recreational facilities.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
Under AssessmentA 187 hectare precinct structure plan to guide the long-term development of Traralgon's south-east growth area. The draft Precinct Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan and Native Vegetation Precinct Plan are complete, however implementation remains subject to Ministerial authorisation following ongoing State Government consideration of geotechnical and mine rehabilitation issues. A March 2026 Council report confirmed the project remains delayed while awaiting a response from the Minister for Energy and Planning on the outstanding geotechnical matters before a planning scheme amendment can proceed.
Source 1 for South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan (opens in new tab)Source 2 for South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionPremium residential estate in the West End of Traralgon featuring elevated house sites with panoramic rural views and quality infrastructure. Large lots ranging from 942 to 1663 square meters, designed with environmental sustainability principles and close proximity to recreational facilities, schools, and sports facilities. Final stage 6 selling with lots fully titled and ready for immediate construction.
8 projects tracked around Traralgon East (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$890,000–$930,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 1,440m² land
Listed 23 Jan 2026
$1,249,000
Rural Property For Sale · 4 bed · 20,800m² land
Listed 27 Jan 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 33,589m² land
Listed 3 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 woodhall cl, traralgon east, VIC, 3844 | $880K | 16 June 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,216m² | $724 |
| 9 malibu pl, traralgon east, VIC, 3844 | $1.01M | 16 Apr 2026 | House | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Source: Districts property records · 2 in 2026 · 22 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Traralgon East with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traralgon East | — | 1,721 | — | — | — |
| Traralgon | 3.8 km | 29,723 | — | — | — |
| Hazelwood North | 11.7 km | 1,612 | — | — | — |
| Morwell | 14.7 km | 14,637 | — | — | — |
| Yallourn North | 18.9 km | 1,671 | — | — | — |
| Churchill (Vic.) | 19.2 km | 5,398 | — | — | — |
| Rosedale (Vic.) | 19.3 km | 1,804 | — | — | — |
| Newborough | 24.9 km | 7,270 | — | — | — |
| Moe | 27.9 km | 9,926 | — | — | — |
| Heyfield | 30.2 km | 2,180 | — | — | — |
| Trafalgar (Vic.) | 36.8 km | 4,869 | — | — | — |
| Longford (Vic.) | 41.6 km | 1,620 | — | — | — |
| Yarram | 41.9 km | 2,188 | — | — | — |
| Mirboo North | 42.6 km | 2,388 | — | — | — |
| Maffra (Vic.) | 43.9 km | 5,966 | — | — | — |
| Sale | 44.8 km | 15,049 | — | — | — |
| Yarragon | 44.8 km | 2,062 | — | — | — |
| Stratford (Vic.) | 51.4 km | 3,387 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Well-educated local population
Strong outright home ownership
Below-average unemployment rate
High proportion of married families
Above-average median household income
Notable utilities employment base
Top quartile expectations for future population growth
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 10% of the nation
Population Growth
4.1
Density
2.4
Development Activity
1.0
Employment Drivers
8.5
Infrastructure Drivers
8.7
Education
8.2
Amenities
6.2
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Traralgon East reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the resident population of Traralgon East is calculated to be approximately 1,721 as of May 2026. This indicates a decline of 59 individuals (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,780 individuals. This shift is determined from the resident count of 1,721, calculated by Districts using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with an additional 7 verified new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 49 residents per square kilometer, which ensures abundant space for each individual. Population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by interstate migration, representing roughly 49.0% of total population increases recently, even though all components, such as overseas migration and natural growth, remained positive.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of employment trends sees Traralgon East performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia
Detail
Traralgon East possesses a qualified labour force, with significant representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated growth in employment of 2.6% over the preceding year, according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026956 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate at 1.4% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 67.2% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates a moderate 15.0% of local citizens worked from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a specific concentration of jobs in electricity, gas, water & waste, showing a share of employment that is times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only of the Traralgon East workforce compared to in Regional Vic.. With workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring districts.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by Districts
Detail
Based on Districts' compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Traralgon East recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,557 and an average income of $80,264. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at roughly $69,671 (median) and $87,985 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Traralgon East all rank high, placing in the 69th to 83rd percentiles across the country. In terms of distribution, the largest cohort consists of 29.6% earning $1,500 - per week ( residents), which is consistent with regional trends where this bracket represents . Financial strength is demonstrated by the of households earning high weekly incomes above which supports strong consumer spending. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, showing high purchasing power, and the area is placed in the th decile for the SEIFA income ranking.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Traralgon East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
The mix of housing in Traralgon East, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to Regional Vic.'s breakdown of 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Traralgon East was significantly higher than in Regional Vic. at 48.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (46.4%) or occupied by tenants (4.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well above the Regional Vic. average at $1,700, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $400, compared to Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Traralgon East are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Traralgon East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households represent the vast majority at 83.5% of all households, consisting of 39.3% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.5%, with single person households at 13.9% and group living situations making up 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the average of 2.4 across Regional Vic..
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Traralgon East shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Detail
The locality displays educational challenges, as university qualification rates (22.0%) are considerably below the state average of 33.4% for VIC. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (28.7%).
Engagement in education is remarkably high, with of the population actively enrolled in formal study. This comprises attending high school, attending primary school, and enrolled in higher education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
2.0km · score 61
Child Care
2.1km · score 42
GP
3.1km · score 49
Government Services
21km · score 83
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transit analysis shows 12 active transit stops operating within Traralgon East. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct routes, which provide a total of 214 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is classified as moderate, with residents generally situated 444 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Given the predominantly residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice of transport at 98%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 2.3 per household, which is above the regional average. About 15.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 rules).
Frequency of service averages trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly weekly journeys per individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Traralgon East's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Detail
An evaluation of health metrics shows strong outcomes across Traralgon East, based on Districts' analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the overall population (1,006 people). This compares to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic..
The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 66.2% reported being completely free of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health status among the working-age population is generally average. The area has of its population aged and over ( people), which is lower than the found in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among older residents are notably strong, with national rankings generally aligned with the broader public.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Traralgon East is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Traralgon East ranks below average for cultural diversity, with 90.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.9% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Traralgon East is Christianity, representing 53.0% of the local population. This compares to 47.3% across Regional Vic..
Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Traralgon East are Australian at 31.7% of the population, English at 29.1%, and Irish at 8.8%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Dutch is notably prominent at of Traralgon East (compared to regionally), Russian is at (compared to ) and Maltese is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Traralgon East hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
With a median age of 46, Traralgon East is slightly older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 15.8% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 75 - 84 group is less common at 5.4%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 8.7% to 10.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.0% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 12.7% to 11.5%. By Traralgon East is expected to see clear changes in its age profile. Leading the demographic shifts, the to group will grow by ( people), rising from to . Meanwhile, the to cohort is projected to decrease by person.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Traralgon East for any age group.
Detail
Traralgon East currently has an estimated 72 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 62 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 90 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 155. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.
3.3
Income
8.5
Age
8.2
Household Composition
7.1
Housing
9.7
Cultural Diversity
1.3
Health
7.3
Housing Cost
4.0
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the starting year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, Districts uses Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at demographic trends, a substantial rise in population is predicted for the top quarter of locations outside capital cities, with the region expected to grow by 382 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 22.2% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,721 | 1,643,738 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | -3.3% | 4.3% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,780 | 1,576,613 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 44.0% | 47.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 49.0% | 38.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 22.2% | 8.2% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 49 | 7 | 3 |
Based on Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% while the labour force expanded by 2.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. For comparison, Regional Vic. experienced a decline in employment of 0.1%, a reduction in the labour force of 0.3%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can supply additional context on future demand in Traralgon East. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been compared to the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Traralgon East suggests local employment should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 956 | 14,651,372 | 36,479 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 15.9% | 15.2% | 17.7% |
| –Retail Trade | 11.5% | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| –Construction | 10.1% | 9.3% | 10.3% |
| Labour Force | 979 | 15,298,546 | 38,743 |
| Participation Rate | 67.2% | 67.2% | 59.3% |
| Working from Home | 15.0% | 23.9% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 85 | 100 | 28 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 69,671 | 62,634 | 56,564 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 87,985 | 80,499 | 70,013 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 63,557 | 57,137 | 51,600 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 80,264 | 73,435 | 63,869 |
| Median Household Income | 2,306 | 1,746 | 1,259 |
| –$0 to 399 | 35 (5.8%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 2,705 (8.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 68 (11.3%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 7,581 (24.1%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 95 (15.8%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 7,864 (25.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 179 (29.7%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 8,745 (27.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 108 (17.9%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 2,359 (7.5%) |
| –$4,000+ | 118 (19.6%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 2,171 (6.9%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,495 | 2,120 | 1,677 |
| –$0 to 399 | 15 (3.0%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 714 (3.5%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 41 (8.1%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 3,183 (15.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 77 (15.3%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 5,387 (26.4%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 165 (32.7%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 7,163 (35.1%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 101 (20.0%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 2,122 (10.4%) |
| –$4,000+ | 105 (20.8%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 1,857 (9.1%) |
| Median Personal Income | 915 | 805 | 654 |
| –$0 to 399 | 432 (25.1%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 22,990 (29.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 365 (21.2%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 23,148 (29.2%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 403 (23.4%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 19,184 (24.2%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 406 (23.6%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 11,653 (14.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 45 (2.6%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 951 (1.2%) |
| –$3,500+ | 70 (4.1%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 1,427 (1.8%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 32.7% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 37.4% | 24.4% | 14.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 9,119 | 6,376 | 4,761 |
| SEIFA Score | 7 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
Traralgon East at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$425/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Sep 2025
+6.5%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 6.5% year on year to $425/wk (Period ending Sep 2025).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $400/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 620 | 9,275,218 | 30,559 |
| –Owned Outright | 48.7% | 32.1% | 38.7% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 46.4% | 36.2% | 35.0% |
| –Rented | 4.9% | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| –Detached Houses | 100.0% | 72.5% | 88.1% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 12.6% | 5.9% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 5.6% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,700 | 1,863 | 1,213 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 400 | 375 | 237 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 14.5% |
| –$150-349/wk | 23.3% | 33.4% | 71.9% |
| –$350-649/wk | 76.7% | 50.9% | 13.1% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.2% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 873 | 1,189 | 694 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 17.0% | 24.6% | 22.2% |
| –Rent / Income | 17.3% | 21.5% | 18.8% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 603 | 10,142,077 | 31,425 |
| Median Household Size | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Total Households (Census) | 624 | 9,275,217 | 30,560 |
| –Lone Person Households | 13.9% | 25.6% | 32.3% |
| –Group Households | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| –Other Households | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 83.5% | 70.5% | 65.0% |
| –Couple with Children | 39.3% | 31.4% | 24.2% |
| –Couple No Children | 36.4% | 26.8% | 27.0% |
| –One Parent Family | 6.7% | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Currently Married | 59.9% | 46.5% | 41.9% |
| Never Married | 26.0% | 36.5% | 36.4% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 22.0% | 30.4% | 15.5% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 15.4% | 20.0% | 10.7% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 3.4% | 7.6% | 2.7% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 10.5% | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| –Certificate | 28.7% | 22.0% | 31.8% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 38.9% | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 11,054 | 52 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 4,176,099 | 11,070 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 955 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 82 | 100 | 27 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
3.4km · score 54
Hospital
31km · score 34
Shopping Centre
20km · score 55
Banks
3.4km · score 63
Pharmacy
4.4km · score 47
Fitness Centre
3.0km · score 73
Schools
2.4km · score 44
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 12 | 171,981 | 423 |
| Routes | 8 | 12,966 | 77 |
| Weekly Trips | 214 | 1,140,068 | 3,823 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 166 | 235 | 187 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 444 | 7,586 | 287 |
| Population per Stop | 150 | 161 | 192 |
| Population per Trip | 8.4 | 24.3 | 21.3 |
| Population per Route | 225 | 2,136 | 1,057 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 33 | 100 | 33 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 15.0% | 23.9% | 12.5% |
| Single Mode Commute | 84.4% | 73.8% | 86.6% |
| Two Mode | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 97.8% | 84.1% | 94.9% |
| –Train | 0.7% | 4.9% | 0.8% |
| –Bus | 0.0% | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| –Walk | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 58.5% | 55.7% | 50.9% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.0% | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 66.2% | 69.8% | 60.1% |
| One Long Term Condition | 24.3% | 20.5% | 24.7% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| –Arthritis | 8.8% | 7.7% | 10.5% |
| –Asthma | 8.3% | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| –Cancer | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| –Diabetes | 4.6% | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.4% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| –Stroke | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Other Condition | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.2% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 9.7% | 29.3% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 90.3% | 70.7% | 86.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% | 83.8% | 88.1% |
| Speak English Only | 96.0% | 76.4% | 92.8% |
| Speak Other Language | 4.0% | 23.6% | 7.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | Australian |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 53.0% | 47.5% | 44.6% |
| –Hinduism | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0.8% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| –No Religion | 46.2% | 41.6% | 52.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Traralgon East | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 46 | 38 | 42 |
| Largest Age Group | 45 to 54 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.7% | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 61.2% |
| Seniors (65+) | 19.0% | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 23.0% | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 53.0% | 55.0% | 63.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Traralgon East currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 22.2% between now and 2041, and 25.0% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 63.4%, as well as upper quartile employment and income performance.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally.
5 school catchments intersect Traralgon East (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 2,485 children aged under 5 reside, served by 3,821 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 0.7 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Traralgon East and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts