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Traralgon (Vic.)

Suburb (SAL)

Rest of Vic. / Latrobe Valley

$436

Median rent / wk

Period ending Sep 2025

+6.5%

Rent growth / yr

Period ending Sep 2025

27,780

People

17 Jul 2026

+3.2%

Growth since 2021

Census

139

For sale now

indexed listings

Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026

ABS QuickStats SAL22569

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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 22569.

27,780

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 26,907 people

56.28 km²

Land area

493.6 /km²

Density

4.0%

Unemployment

161 /yr

Resi approvals

The suburb of Traralgon is situated 143 kilometers east-southeast from the Melbourne CBD. According to recent demographic analyses, the area supports a well-balanced age profile and is experiencing strong population growth. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at approximately 27,780, representing an increase of 873 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 26,907 residents. This demographic estimate is based on annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data alongside quarterly address registry updates. Local economic and housing conditions are defined by several key factors. The suburb of Traralgon features a notable employment base in utilities, healthcare, and public administration. In the local property market, there is a strong presence of apartments alongside affordable housing options, helping to accommodate the expanding population.

Estimated residents are up from 26,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 873 people, or 3.2%.

Districts View

Data to 17 Jul 2026

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Population growth

Traralgon VIC property prices, sales & rent · Districts

Residential supply

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Housing development & building approvals in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Districts assessment of residential approval activity sees Traralgon among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Detail

Analysis of building approval statistics reveals that approximately 161 residential builds receive approval annually in Traralgon, contributing to 809 total residential approvals across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 181 approvals during FY-26. A ratio of 1.2 additional residents for each newly built home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 indicates a healthy alignment of housing demand and supply. Developers are targeting higher-end projects, with approved homes showing an average estimated construction cost of $445,000. Additionally, commercial development is progressing moderately with $14.8 million in approvals registered in the current financial year.

Traralgon displays a slight development lead over the rest of the state, exceeding the regional average per capita by 11.0% over the 5 year period. This provides options for purchasers while maintaining support for existing property values. The building profile consists of 95.0% standalone houses and 5.0% medium-to-high density alternatives, retaining the spacious layout of the area which appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. Reflecting its low density environment, the area averages 206 people per residential approval.

Long-term forecasts suggest the region will add 6,477 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates. If current building rates do not increase, supply could fall short of demand, increasing buyer competition and putting upward pressure on prices.

Development applications

Districts' assessment of the Latrobe (Vic.) LGA register has identified 75 substantial development applications lodged in Traralgon over the past 5 years (6 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 63 were approved (84%, or 93% of those decided), 2 were refused (3%), 3 were withdrawn (4%), while 3 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 9 of these developments have likely been constructed. The most common application types are commercial, retail and childcare.

75 applications in the profile extract.

Recent Development Approvals by Type

ABS / Districts

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Latest FY Approvals	161	185,138	327
Current FY-to-Date Approvals	181	184,871	441
–Detached House Approvals	120/95.2%	89,436/61.9%	269/92.5%
–Attached/Other Approvals	6/4.8%	55,043/38.1%	22/7.5%
Average Annual Approvals	161	188,882	416
Total 5-Year Approvals	809	944,410	2,080
Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)	4.9	6.5	4.1
Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)	6	7.2	5.4
Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)	1.1	2.8	1.6
Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)	1.2	2.1	1.2
Persons per Approval	206	158	244
Residential Value per Unit	445	342	263
Commercial Development Value	14,833	105,080,908	127,731
Development Drivers Ranking	71	100	71

Project pipeline

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Infrastructure & major projects in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Detail

Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional growth. Districts has identified 17 projects expected to impact the local community, with notable developments including Silverwood Estate, Traralgon Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre, Cross's Road Development Plan, and Franklin North Estate.

1.The Rise Estate

Est. comp. 2027

Residential Development

Construction

The Rise is a masterplanned residential estate spanning approximately 29 hectares on Traralgon's north side, part of the broader Traralgon North Development Plan. The estate offers a range of lot sizes across multiple release stages, with land titled and house construction underway. Residents have access to parklands, wetlands and the local rail trail, and a Coles-anchored shopping precinct has been established within the wider development area. The project supports continued population growth in Traralgon North, with further stage releases ongoing.

2.Silverwood Estate

Est. comp. 2026

Residential Development

Construction

Traralgon'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.

3.Cross's Road Development Plan

Est. comp. 2028

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Approved

Comprehensive 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)

4.Franklin North Estate

Est. comp. 2026

Residential Development

Construction

A residential land subdivision offering 184 spacious lots ranging from 656 to 875 square meters over 18.42 hectares in Traralgon north. Features wide streets, open green spaces, walking tracks, and premium urban design.

Source for Franklin North Estate (opens in new tab)

5.Banksia Ridge Estate

Est. comp. 2026

Residential Development

Construction

Premium 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.

Source for Banksia Ridge Estate (opens in new tab)

8 projects tracked around Traralgon (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.

Properties

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Recent sales in Traralgon (Vic.)

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
3 manley circuit, traralgon, VIC, 3844	$265K	18 Feb 2026	Land	0	0	0	570m²	$465

Source: Districts property records · 1 in 2026 · 204 recorded sales in total

Indexed properties

Other indexed properties in Traralgon with no sale record in Districts yet.

broadway blvd, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Land · 0 bed
150 + 220 marshalls rd, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Rural Property · 0 bed
grammar dr, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Land · 0 bed
Astoria park stage 5, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Land · 0 bed
manley circuit, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Land · 0 bed
UR53, 35 airfield rd, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Retirement · 2 bed
U75, 26-28 park ln, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Retirement · 2 bed
U1-4, 55-57 liddiard rd, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · Unit · 2 bed
3-4 willow ct, traralgon, VIC, 3844 · House · 3 bed
U1 & 2, 14 grist grove, traralgon, VIC, 3844

Nearby

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Surrounding suburbs in Traralgon (Vic.)

Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Traralgon	—	27,780	—	—	—
Traralgon East	3.8 km	1,880	—	—	—
Hazelwood North	9.5 km	1,612	—	—	—
Morwell	10.9 km	14,637	—	—	—
Yallourn North	15.0 km	1,671	—	—	—
Churchill (Vic.)	16.6 km	5,398	—	—	—
Newborough	20.9 km	7,270	—	—	—
Rosedale (Vic.)	23.3 km	1,804	—	—	—
Moe	23.9 km	9,926	—	—	—
Heyfield	32.8 km	2,180	—	—	—
Trafalgar (Vic.)	32.8 km	4,869	—	—	—
Mirboo North	39.3 km	2,388	—	—	—
Yarragon	40.8 km	2,062	—	—	—
Yarram	43.0 km	2,188	—	—	—
Longford (Vic.)	45.6 km	1,620	—	—	—
Maffra (Vic.)	47.2 km	5,966	—	—	—
Sale	48.7 km	15,049	—	—	—
Warragul	52.3 km	23,605	—	—	—
Neerim South	53.0 km	1,638	—	—	—
Stratford (Vic.)	55.0 km	3,387	—	—	—

Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.

AppendixWho lives here — Census and liveabilityAge, income, households, housing stock, education, amenities and national rankings. Open when the area thesis warrants the detail.

Notable utilities employment base
High population growth forecasts
Elevated healthcare employment
Strong apartment presence
Affordable housing options
Pronounced public administration employment presence
Top quartile expectations for future population growth
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 10% of the nation
Notable utilities employment base
High population growth forecasts
Elevated healthcare employment
Strong apartment presence
Affordable housing options
Pronounced public administration employment presence
Top quartile expectations for future population growth
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 10% of the nation

Population Growth

7.4

Density

4.2

Development Activity

7.1

Employment Drivers

5.0

Infrastructure Drivers

5.6

Education

4.0

Amenities

7.0

Transport & Access

Demographics

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Population growth in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Population growth drivers in Traralgon are strong compared to national averages based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Detail

Based on statistical assessments of geographic demographic revisions from the ABS alongside address registry checks by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Traralgon has an estimated population of 27,780 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 873 people (3.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 26,907 residents. The calculation is derived from a local resident base of 27,733 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with an additional 586 validated new addresses post-Census. With this population level, the area has a density ratio of 493 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for growth. The 3.2% increase since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 area (2.8%), establishing the suburb of Traralgon as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 58% of overall population gains, although natural increase and interstate migration also contributed positive numbers.

Employment

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Jobs and industry in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Districts analysis indicates Traralgon maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Detail

The local workforce is characterized by strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and a yearly employment growth rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 14,157. The unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while participation in the workforce stands at 64.6%, compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. According to Census data, working from home was limited to 13.0% of the workforce, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. A notable local specialization exists in the utility sectors of electricity, gas, water & waste, where employment concentration is times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry and fishing enterprises employ only of the workforce, which is lower than the average for Regional Vic. A comparison between local jobs and the resident workforce suggests a limited supply of local employment opportunities.

Income

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household income in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Income levels sit below national averages according to Districts assessment

Detail

ATO records for the financial year 2023 indicate local earnings align closely with national benchmarks, showing a median income of $53,276 and an average of $67,282. These figures exceed the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $58,401 for median earnings and $73,755 for average earnings. Census statistics place local household, family, and individual incomes in the modest 34th to 42nd percentile band. The largest cohort of earners comprises 31.7% of the population (8,806 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 30.3%. Residents retain 87.3% of their income after housing costs, though disposable income is below average at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

Housing stock

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Housing & dwellings in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Detail

The housing stock consists of 85.6% standalone houses and 14.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached properties and apartments. This compares to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative options across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates are lower than the regional average, standing at 35.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 38.0% and rental homes making up 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,300, which is below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent of $275 is also lower than the regional average of $285. On a national level, local housing costs are highly competitive, with mortgage payments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents substantially lower than the national median of $375.

Households

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household composition in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Detail

Families comprise 65.8% of households, consisting of couples with children at 25.9%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parents at 12.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.2%, with single-person households at 31.3% and group living situations at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Household Types (Census)

ABS / Districts

Education

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Schools & education in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Detail

Educational attainment presents an opportunity for development, with university graduation rates at 19.5%, below the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 13.3%, postgraduate degrees by 3.7%, and graduate diplomas by 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is popular, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 29.5%.

Enrolment in education is high, with 28.6% of the population undertaking study. This group includes 10.5% in primary schools, in secondary schools, and in higher education.

Amenities

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Services and amenities in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis

Supermarket

1.4km · score 94

Child Care

791m · score 88

1.7km · score 96

Government Services

20km · score 85

Post Office

0km · score 0

Getting around

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Transport & commuting in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Detail

The local transit network consists of 128 active public transport stops, primarily offering train services. These stops support 40 different routes that provide 2,048 passenger trips per week. Transport links are accessible, with an average distance of 225 meters to the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in outward commuting, with cars being the main transport mode for 95% of commuters. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household. According to the 2021 Census, 13.0% of the workforce worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Transit services average 292 daily trips across the network, translating to approximately 16 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the closest transit stops to the central coordinates.

Healthcare

Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024

Health services in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Health performance in Traralgon is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Detail

Mortality data and chronic illness statistics indicate health challenges within the community. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population (~14,842 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.

Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 9.8% and 9.7% of residents. Conversely, 62.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Elevated rates of chronic illness are noted among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up of the population ( people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of . Health outcomes for the senior demographic are consistent with wider national trends.

Ancestry & language

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Cultural diversity in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Detail

Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 86.2%, and English-only households representing 92.2%. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 45.3% of residents. The most distinct statistical variation is within the Jewish community, which represents 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average for Regional Vic.

The primary ancestries reported are English at 30.3%, Australian at 29.4%, and Scottish at 8.7%. Variations exist in other groups, with Dutch heritage accounting for of the local population (compared to regionally), Maltese at (compared to regionally), and Italian at (compared to regionally).

Age structure

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Age profile in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Detail

The median age is 39 years, which is younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years and close to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (14.9%) and a lower share of older adults aged 65 - 74 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 12.4% to 13.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.4% to 11.4%. Future projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 48% ( people) to reach from while the to cohort will see a modest increase ( people).

Child care

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Child care in Traralgon (Vic.)

Districts view

Traralgon was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across all service types.

Detail

Traralgon currently has an estimated 1,750 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,005 children aged 0-2 and 672 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 2,228 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,602. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 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.

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaRest of Vic.	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	27,780	1,643,738	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	3.2%	4.3%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	26,907	1,576,613	25,422,788
Natural Increase	37.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	58.0%	47.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	5.0%	38.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	23.3%	8.2%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	493	7	3

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Employment	14,157	14,651,372	36,479
–Health Care & Social Assistance	19.1%	15.2%	17.7%
–Retail Trade	10.3%	9.5%	10.7%
–Construction	10.1%	9.3%	10.3%
Labour Force	14,743	15,298,546	38,743
Participation Rate	64.6%	67.2%	59.3%
Working from Home	13.0%	23.9%	12.5%
Unemployment	4.0%	4.2%	5.8%
1Yr Emp. Growth	4.7%	1.5%	5.0%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	6.5%	6.5%	6.3%
Employment Drivers Ranking	50	100	28

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Annual Income Est.	58,401	62,634	56,564
Average Annual Income Est.	73,755	80,499	70,013
ATO Median Taxable Income	53,276	57,137	51,600
ATO Average Taxable Income	67,282	73,435	63,869
Median Household Income	1,484	1,746	1,259
–$0 to 399	757 (6.9%)	638,312 (6.3%)	2,705 (8.6%)
–$400 to 799	2,217 (20.2%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)	7,581 (24.1%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,568 (23.4%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)	7,864 (25.0%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	3,480 (31.7%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)	8,745 (27.8%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	1,010 (9.2%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)	2,359 (7.5%)
–$4,000+	944 (8.6%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)	2,171 (6.9%)
Median Family Income	1,950	2,120	1,677
–$0 to 399	209 (2.9%)	236,192 (3.3%)	714 (3.5%)
–$400 to 799	874 (12.1%)	758,676 (10.6%)	3,183 (15.6%)
–$800 to 1,499	1,668 (23.1%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)	5,387 (26.4%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	2,781 (38.5%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)	7,163 (35.1%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	888 (12.3%)	973,396 (13.6%)	2,122 (10.4%)
–$4,000+	802 (11.1%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)	1,857 (9.1%)
Median Personal Income	767	805	654
–$0 to 399	7,119 (25.6%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)	22,990 (29.0%)
–$400 to 799	7,230 (26.0%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)	23,148 (29.2%)
–$800 to 1,499	7,230 (26.0%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)	19,184 (24.2%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	5,144 (18.5%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)	11,653 (14.7%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	445 (1.6%)	527,649 (1.9%)	951 (1.2%)
–$3,500+	612 (2.2%)	944,215 (3.4%)	1,427 (1.8%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	27.1%	22.8%	32.7%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	17.8%	24.4%	14.4%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	5,617	6,376	4,761
SEIFA Score	4.1	5.6	3.2

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Dwellings (Census)	10,633	9,275,218	30,559
–Owned Outright	35.2%	32.1%	38.7%
–Owned with Mortgage	38.0%	36.2%	35.0%
–Rented	26.8%	31.7%	26.3%
–Detached Houses	85.6%	72.5%	88.1%
–Semi-Detached	4.7%	12.6%	5.9%
–Apartments	9.2%	14.3%	5.6%
–Other Dwellings	0.5%	0.6%	0.4%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	1,300	1,863	1,213
–Median Weekly Rent	275	375	237
–$0-149/wk	9.9%	7.3%	14.5%
–$150-349/wk	64.3%	33.4%	71.9%
–$350-649/wk	25.1%	50.9%	13.1%
–$650-949/wk	0.4%	6.6%	0.2%
–>$950/wk	0.3%	1.8%	0.2%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	813	1,189	694
–Mortgage / Income	20.2%	24.6%	22.2%
–Rent / Income	18.5%	21.5%	18.8%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.7	0.8	0.7

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Current Household Est.	10,976	10,142,077	31,425
Median Household Size	2.3	2.5	2.3
Total Households (Census)	10,631	9,275,217	30,560
–Lone Person Households	31.3%	25.6%	32.3%
–Group Households	2.9%	3.9%	2.7%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	65.8%	70.5%	65.0%
–Couple with Children	25.9%	31.4%	24.2%
–Couple No Children	26.3%	26.8%	27.0%
–One Parent Family	12.7%	11.1%	12.9%
–Avg Children per Family	1.8	1.6	1.9
Currently Married	42.8%	46.5%	41.9%
Never Married	36.4%	36.5%	36.4%

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
University Qualifications	19.5%	30.4%	15.5%
–Bachelor Degree	13.3%	20.0%	10.7%
–Postgraduate Degree	3.7%	7.6%	2.7%
–Advanced Diploma	10.5%	10.8%	9.9%
–Certificate	29.5%	22.0%	31.8%
No Tertiary Qualifications	40.6%	36.8%	42.9%
Number of Schools	15	11,054	52
Total School Attendance	4,841	4,176,099	11,070
ICSEA Score	981	1,001	955
Education Drivers Ranking	40	100	27

Schools detail

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	St Michael's School	Primary	466	1052	0.46
2	Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon)	Primary	545	999	0.60
3	Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School	Primary	459	983	0.62
4	Traralgon College	Secondary	899	939	0.96
5	Lavalla Catholic College - St Paul's Campus	Secondary	n.a	n.a	1.27
6	SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Traralgon & Multi 2 Traralgon	Secondary	n.a	n.a	1.31
7	Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary School	Primary	320	983	1.48
8	St Paul's Anglican Grammar School - Traralgon Campus	Combined	n.a	n.a	1.49
9	Lavalla Catholic College	Secondary	1,306	1030	1.66
10	St Gabriel's School	Primary	488	1037	1.78
11	Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School-Traralgon Deaf Facility	Primary	n.a	n.a	2.08
12	Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School	Primary	272	882	2.09
13	Latrobe Special Developmental School	Combined	86	928	2.17
14	Traralgon College-East Campus	Secondary	n.a	n.a	2.27
15	Chairo Christian School - Traralgon Campus	Combined	n.a	n.a	2.54

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Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Transport Stops	128	171,981	423
Routes	40	12,966	77
Weekly Trips	2,048	1,140,068	3,823
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	180	235	187
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	225	7,586	287
Population per Stop	223	161	192
Population per Trip	13.9	24.3	21.3
Population per Route	714	2,136	1,057
Public Transport Access Ranking	38	100	33
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.4	1.4	1.4
Work from Home	13.0%	23.9%	12.5%
Single Mode Commute	86.0%	73.8%	86.6%
Two Mode	0.9%	1.9%	0.9%
Three+ Mode	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%
–Car	94.6%	84.1%	94.9%
–Train	0.6%	4.9%	0.8%
–Bus	1.1%	3.6%	1.1%
–Walk	2.3%	3.7%	2.1%
–Cycle	0.4%	1.0%	0.3%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.0%	0.5%	0.0%
–Other	0.5%	1.1%	0.5%

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Private Health Cover Rate	53.4%	55.7%	50.9%
Need for Assistance	7.2%	5.8%	8.4%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	62.7%	69.8%	60.1%
One Long Term Condition	23.8%	20.5%	24.7%
Two Long Term Conditions	8.7%	6.4%	9.5%
3+ Long Term Conditions	4.8%	3.3%	5.7%
–Arthritis	9.7%	7.7%	10.5%
–Asthma	9.3%	7.4%	9.3%
–Cancer	2.8%	2.6%	2.9%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	0.6%	0.7%	0.6%
–Diabetes	4.9%	4.3%	5.5%
–Heart Disease	4.4%	3.6%	4.7%
–Kidney Disease	1.0%	0.8%	1.2%
–Lung Condition	2.2%	1.6%	2.7%
–Mental Health Issue	9.8%	8.0%	10.4%
–Stroke	1.0%	0.8%	1.1%
–Other Condition	8.0%	7.3%	8.2%

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Born Overseas	13.8%	29.3%	13.9%
Born in Australia	86.2%	70.7%	86.1%
Australian Citizens	88.4%	83.8%	88.1%
Speak English Only	92.2%	76.4%	92.8%
Speak Other Language	7.8%	23.6%	7.2%
Indigenous Population	1.2%	2.2%	1.5%
Largest Ethnic Group	English	English	Australian
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	1.0%	2.6%	0.8%
–Christianity	45.3%	47.5%	44.6%
–Hinduism	0.8%	2.9%	0.5%
–Islam	0.6%	3.5%	0.8%
–Judaism	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%
–Other	0.7%	1.4%	0.6%
–No Religion	51.5%	41.6%	52.6%

Metrici	Traralgon	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Age	39	38	42
Largest Age Group	25 to 34	25 to 34	25 to 34
Children (0-14)	18.0%	17.5%	17.4%
Working Age (15-64)	62.0%	64.7%	61.2%
Seniors (65+)	20.2%	17.8%	21.5%
Age Distribution Variance	13.0%	16.0%	13.0%
Dependency Ratio	62.0%	55.0%	63.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	85+	85+	85+

Traralgon contains 9 Long Day Care centres (832 places), 8 preschool/kindergarten facilities (422 places) and 6 OSHC facilities (390 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional Vic. average. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 1,750 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.3 - placing the area among the top 30% nationally for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 2.0 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 832 places across 9 facilities serving 1,005 children while preschool supply is moderate with 8 facilities providing 422 places (1.6 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional Vic. average of 2.0). With projected population growth of 23.3% between now and 2041, and 27.3% in the under 5 age group in particular, 408 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. Socioeconomic performance in the area in the way of income and employment figures, including female workforce participation, are broadly in line with national averages.

In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 17.4 per 100 residents with 4,841 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally while fees are notably lower than national averages.

13 school catchments intersect Traralgon (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 3,888 children aged under 5 reside, served by 5,946 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 and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.

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