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Truganina (Vic.)

Suburb (SAL)

Greater Melbourne / Melton - Bacchus Marsh

$511

Median rent / wk

Period ending Sep 2025

+0.3%

Rent growth / yr

Period ending Sep 2025

53,467

People

17 Jul 2026

+47.3%

Growth since 2021

Census

174

For sale now

indexed listings

Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026

ABS QuickStats SAL22582

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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 22582.

53,467

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 36,305 people

61.72 km²

Land area

866.3 /km²

Density

3.8%

Unemployment

1,390 /yr

Resi approvals

The suburb of Truganina is located 22 kilometers west from the Melbourne CBD. As of May 2026, the estimated resident population of the suburb is 53,467. This represents a significant population increase of 17,162 people, or 47.3%, since the 2021 Census recorded a population of 36,305. These estimates are derived from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. The suburb of Truganina is characterized by key market drivers including above-average development activity, strong population growth forecasts, and a larger average household size. The local community features a high proportion of children and working-age residents, primarily residing in family households and couple-with-children configurations. The population is highly culturally diverse, exceptionally well-educated, and exhibits one of the most prominent population growth profiles in the country, alongside a strong representation of mortgage holders.

Estimated residents are up from 36,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 17,162 people, or 47.3%.

Districts View

Data to 17 Jul 2026

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Truganina VIC property prices, sales & rent · Districts

Residential supply

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Housing development & building approvals in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

The level of residential development activity in Truganina was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Detail

Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that the suburb of Truganina averages approximately 1,390 residential approvals annually, totaling 6,951 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 660 approvals during FY-26 so far. The ratio of 2.6 new residents added for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights steady demand that is expected to underpin property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $422,000, slightly surpassing regional benchmarks and indicating a focus on higher-tier builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $406.0 million during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development momentum.

Recent residential construction is comprised of 89.0% standalone houses and 11.0% medium-to-high density housing, sustaining the low-density profile of the locality with a preference for detached houses suited to buyers seeking spacious layouts. With an average of roughly 46 people per approval, the suburb of Truganina exhibits characteristics of an expanding greenfield area.

Long-term projections indicate the suburb of Truganina will welcome 52,871 additional residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes seem well-matched to anticipated requirements, supporting stable market balances without major pressure on values.

Development applications

Districts' assessment of the Melton and Wyndham LGA registers has identified 23 substantial development applications lodged in Truganina over the past 5 years (2 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 14 were approved (61%) while 1 was refused (4%). Districts estimates that 1 of these developments has likely been constructed. The most common application types are commercial, childcare and retail.

23 applications in the profile extract.

Recent Development Approvals by Type

ABS / Districts

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest FY Approvals	1,050	46,344	185,138
Current FY-to-Date Approvals	660	39,880	184,871
–Detached House Approvals	1,096/88.8%	19,891/55.0%	89,436/61.9%
–Attached/Other Approvals	138/11.2%	16,302/45.0%	55,043/38.1%
Average Annual Approvals	1,390	46,055	188,882
Total 5-Year Approvals	6,951	230,275	944,410
Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)	23.4	8.2	6.5
Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)	35.2	9	7.2
Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)	3.2	2.6	2.8
Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)	2.6	1.6	2.1
Persons per Approval	46	125	158
Residential Value per Unit	422	367	342
Commercial Development Value	406,028	17,870,380	105,080,908
Development Drivers Ranking	98	94	100

Project pipeline

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Infrastructure & major projects in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and urban planning changes represent key influences on local performance. In total, 107 projects have been identified as having a potential impact on the local area. Key developments include Alamora Tarneit, Leakes Road Data Centre, Fortitude Drive Reserve, and Truganina Railway Station.

1.Fortitude Drive Reserve

Est. comp. 2026

Sports & Recreation

Construction

Two-stage development of an active open space and athletics precinct in Truganina. Stage One ($10.1 million) is now complete and open, delivering an athletics facility, car park, play space, grassed multi-use kickabout area, circuit track, path network, lighting, shelters, and BBQ and picnic facilities. Stage Two will deliver a sports pavilion with social room, change rooms, storerooms, kiosk and public toilet, with construction expected to commence imminently. Supported by a $908,000 Victorian Government grant. Located adjacent to Bemin Secondary College on Morris Road.

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2.Leakes Road Data Centre

Est. comp. 2027

Business Parks & Technology Hubs

Construction

A major data centre facility for Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the AWS Asia Pacific Melbourne Region. The site was acquired for $137.5 million in 2023 and has recently commenced physical construction to support advanced AI applications, cloud storage, and networking services. The project is part of a broader $20 billion AWS investment in Australian digital infrastructure over five years.

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3.Stockland Grandview

Est. comp. 2035

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Construction

Stockland Grandview is a 138-hectare masterplanned community in Truganina planned to deliver around 1,700 homes. Construction continues across multiple residential stages, while the new Local Convenience Centre on Altezze Drive is under construction with completion expected during 2027. Mindalk Primary School opened for Term 1 2026, supporting the growing community alongside parks, conservation reserves, walking trails and the free community bus to Rockbank Station.

Source for Stockland Grandview (opens in new tab)

4.Woods Road Datacenter

Est. comp. 2025

Business Parks & Technology Hubs

Construction

Microsoft's Woods Road datacenter is a 120,000 square metre facility under construction in Truganina, Victoria, forming part of the Azure availability zone in the Australia Southeast region. The facility provides physical infrastructure for cloud services supporting apps, virtual meetings, online gaming, and critical services for businesses, government, hospitals, and schools. General contractor is Kapitol Group; energy provider is AusNet Services; architect is METIER3. Construction commenced December 2022 with a mid-2025 target completion. As of early 2025, structural works, roofing, facade, car park, walkways, and landscaping were complete, with building fit-out and substation construction ongoing.

Source 1 for Woods Road Datacenter (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Woods Road Datacenter (opens in new tab)

5.Melbourne Business Park

Est. comp. 2035

Business Parks & Technology Hubs

Construction

Melbourne Business Park is a 260-hectare masterplanned industrial and logistics precinct in Truganina, around 25 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD. Jointly developed by Stockland and Mt Atkinson Holdings, the estate has an estimated end value of around 2 billion AUD and is planned to deliver approximately 1 million square metres of warehouse and logistics space at full buildout, making it one of the largest masterplanned industrial precincts in Melbourne's western corridor. The 95-hectare first stage is well advanced, with completed and committed tenants including New Aim (31,500 square metre distribution centre at 90 Melbourne Drive, 5-Star Green Star Buildings v1 certified), DHL (two prime-grade warehouses totalling 58,190 square metres at 80 Melbourne Drive, now held by IFM Investors), Makita, Ashi Hire, Califam, Pelligra, Winslow and Universal.

Source 1 for Melbourne Business Park (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Melbourne Business Park (opens in new tab)

8 projects tracked around Truganina (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 Truganina (Vic.)

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
2 lucerne dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$710K	28 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
21 doyle ct, truganina, VIC, 3029	$692K	28 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
11 elsham grove, truganina, VIC, 3029	$625K	28 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
35 galeff ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	—	28 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
7 werona tce, truganina, VIC, 3029	$550K	28 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
22 gascoyne way, truganina, VIC, 3029	$644K	27 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	446m²	$1,443
15 kimba circuit, truganina, VIC, 3029	$740K	26 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	499m²	$1,483
80 frank ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	$700K	25 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
6 sheaf rd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$590K	25 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	262m²	$2,252
5 gingera st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$570K	25 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	262m²	$2,176
46 botanical dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$775K	25 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
36 federation blvd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$625K	25 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	332m²	$1,883
22 rainier dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$590K	25 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
33 latitude promenade, truganina, VIC, 3029	$720K	25 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	512m²	$1,406
10B cheviot dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$690K	25 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	—	—
82 tanglewood blvd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$690K	24 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
17 pedley way, truganina, VIC, 3029	$825K	24 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	—	—
58 orlando dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$550K	24 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
29 pacaya st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$320K	24 Aug 2026	Land	0	0	0	313m²	$1,022
844 morris rd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$1.08M	24 Aug 2026	House	5	3	4	569m²	$1,889
9 plough ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	$660K	24 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
4 saddle wyn, truganina, VIC, 3029	—	24 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
21 pendulum st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$703K	21 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	542m²	$1,296
112 westmeadows ln, truganina, VIC, 3029	$700K	21 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	500m²	$1,400
13 kondalilla dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$740K	21 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	538m²	$1,375
26 dempsey ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	$755K	20 Aug 2026	House	5	2	2	448m²	$1,685
16 seymour st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$575K	19 Aug 2026	Land	0	0	0	—	—
15 elsternwick st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$566K	19 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
54 vanderbilt ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	$690K	19 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	462m²	$1,494
51 skypac dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$715K	19 Aug 2026	House	4	3	2	—	—
46 talliver tce, truganina, VIC, 3029	$615K	18 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	320m²	$1,922
4 sangre st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$695K	17 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	400m²	$1,738
55 danube rd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$645K	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$1,843
11 ajax st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$782K	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	400m²	$1,955
20 verbeck rd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$1.14M	14 Aug 2026	House	5	5	2	371m²	$3,073
6 dobson grove, truganina, VIC, 3029	$680K	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	462m²	$1,472
10 toritta way, truganina, VIC, 3029	$665K	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	4	446m²	$1,491
16 jura st, truganina, VIC, 3029	—	14 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
25 montvale rd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$730K	14 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	443m²	$1,648
20 nile dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$640K	13 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	313m²	$2,045
11 dennerley way, truganina, VIC, 3029	$655K	13 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$1,871
042 bakanovi st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$525K	12 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
15 finders circuit, truganina, VIC, 3029	$1.18M	12 Aug 2026	House	5	3	2	448m²	$2,634
64 merle cres, truganina, VIC, 3029	$650K	12 Aug 2026	House	4	3	2	263m²	$2,471
16 schiller st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$736K	12 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
17 hanish st, truganina, VIC, 3029	$800K	11 Aug 2026	House	5	2	2	—	—
14 plough ave, truganina, VIC, 3029	$870K	11 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
63 altezze dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$445K	11 Aug 2026	House	2	2	1	95m²	$4,684
2 bunch walk, truganina, VIC, 3029	$568K	10 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	173m²	$3,283
6 altura dr, truganina, VIC, 3029	$590K	10 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
13 toorongo circuit, truganina, VIC, 3029	$755K	10 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	512m²	$1,475
19 muse blvd, truganina, VIC, 3029	$915K	9 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	324m²	$2,825

Source: Districts property records · 52 in 2026 · 221 recorded sales in total

Indexed properties

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

Lot 1026 pacaya steert, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 2346 pandini dr, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 1101 highline blvd, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 1910 altura dr, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 2508 hanish st, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 2506 hanish steert, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 1922 montare rd, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 2246 hunza rd, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 1011 bartolo steert, truganina, VIC, 3029 · House · 4 bed
Lot 1015 amukta rd, truganina, VIC, 3029

Nearby

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Surrounding suburbs in Truganina (Vic.)

Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Truganina	—	53,467	—	—	—
Williams Landing	4.3 km	9,931	—	—	—
Tarneit	4.7 km	77,300	—	—	—
Hoppers Crossing	5.1 km	37,650	—	—	—
Derrimut	5.6 km	8,997	—	—	—
Laverton (Vic.)	5.9 km	5,320	—	—	—
Ravenhall	6.6 km	2,681	—	—	—
Seabrook	7.0 km	4,977	—	—	—
Altona Meadows	7.7 km	18,833	—	—	—
Deer Park	7.8 km	18,600	—	—	—
Point Cook	8.2 km	71,851	—	—	—
Sunshine West	8.8 km	18,610	—	—	—
Burnside (Vic.)	8.9 km	6,697	—	—	—
Ardeer	9.1 km	3,457	—	—	—
Cairnlea	9.6 km	10,045	—	—	—

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.

Development activity and population drivers well above average
High population growth forecasts
Well-educated local population
Strong mortgage holder representation
Outstanding population growth since Census
Above-average household size
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
Development activity and population drivers well above average
High population growth forecasts
Well-educated local population
Strong mortgage holder representation
Outstanding population growth since Census
Above-average household size
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country

Population Growth

9.9

Density

4.9

Development Activity

9.8

Employment Drivers

6.0

Infrastructure Drivers

5.1

Education

8.7

Amenities

3.0

Transport & Access

Demographics

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Population growth in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to Districts analysis of short and medium-term trends

Detail

According to ABS demographic updates and post-Census address verification by Districts, the suburb of Truganina has an estimated population of 53,467 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 17,162 residents (47.3%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 36,305. The estimate builds on a resident population baseline of 53,004 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 4,298 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The suburb has a population density of 866 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with standard benchmarks across Districts reviewed locations. With its 47.3% surge since the 2021 Census, the suburb outpaced both the Victorian state growth rate of 9.3% and national benchmarks, securing its position as a major regional growth hub. The primary growth driver was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 54.0% of total demographic growth, with natural increases and overseas migration also playing positive roles.

Employment

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Jobs and industry in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

The employment environment in Truganina shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Detail

The local workforce exhibits high qualification rates alongside strong representation in professional services, maintaining an unemployment rate of 3.8% and recording a 4.9% increase in total employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 28,733, with unemployment sitting 1.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The workforce participation rate of 77.9% significantly exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that 26.3% of the working population worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for residents are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local labor force is highly concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, representing a share times greater than the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only of local employment, compared to across Greater Melbourne. A comparison of Census employment figures against localized job counts suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work.

Income

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household income in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on Districts comparative assessment

Detail

According to the latest ATO postcode-level tax data released for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Truganina recorded a median income of $53,266 and an average income of $61,605. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at a median of $58,390 and an average of $67,531. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings placed the suburb at the 69th percentile nationwide. The dominant income bracket consists of 44.0% of tax-paying residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (23,525 residents), compared to of the population regionally. Housing expenditures account for of income, leaving disposable earnings at the th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

Housing stock

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Housing & dwellings in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

The housing profile at the latest Census consisted of 90.8% detached houses and 9.2% other housing formats (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate stood at 8.6%, with mortgaged properties representing 59.5% of homes and rental properties making up 31.9%. Median monthly mortgage costs matched the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while median weekly rent was recorded at $390, matching the metropolitan Melbourne median of $390. Locally, mortgage obligations are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

Truganina at a glance

Households

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household composition in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Detail

Families make up 85.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 58.1%, couples without children at 17.5%, and single parents at 8.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households representing 9.8% and group households making up 4.6% of the total. The median household occupancy is 3.4 persons, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Household Types (Census)

ABS / Districts

Education

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Schools & education in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Detail

Educational qualifications are highly concentrated, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This qualification rate positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 12.0%.

Amenities

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Services and amenities in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Supermarket

2.5km · score 29

Child Care

755m · score 22

1.7km · score 34

Government Services

12km · score 9

Post Office

0km · score 0

Getting around

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Transport & commuting in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

Public transport infrastructure consists of 97 bus stops operating locally. These stops are served by 6 routes, which provide a combined 1,404 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 649 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles representing the main mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household, exceeding the regional average. A total of 26.3% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

Bus routes average 200 services per day across the network, which averages out to approximately weekly services for each individual stop.

Healthcare

Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024

Health services in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Detail

Health data shows positive results based on low mortality and chronic illness rates across age brackets, while the private health insurance rate is relatively low at 51% of the population (~27,385 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 4.4 and 3.5% of residents respectively, while 87.5% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and older represent 4.6% of the population (2,459 people), compared to across Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes are strong, tracking in line with national averages.

Ancestry & language

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Cultural diversity in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on Districts assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Detail

Cultural diversity is high, with 61.6% of residents born outside Australia and 74.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 26.8%, while Hinduism represents the most significant variation from broader trends at 22.4% of the population, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

Parental birth country records indicate the top three ancestries are Other at 34.3% (compared to 14.6% regionally), Indian at 24.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), and Australian at 8.5% (compared to regionally). Other represented groups include Filipino at (compared to regionally), Samoan at (compared to regionally), and Sri Lankan at (compared to regionally).

Age structure

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Age profile in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Detail

The median age of 31 years is below the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. The population shows a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (24.0%) and a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (4.7%). The 35 - 44 cohort is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 7.6% to 10.1%, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 22.2% to 18.3%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from to . Demographic projections suggest the age profile will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to .

Child care

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Child care in Truganina (Vic.)

Districts view

Truganina was found to possess below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as preschool is well-supplied while long day care and out of school hours care appear more constrained.

Detail

Truganina currently has an estimated 5,132 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 2,913 children aged 0-2 and 1,940 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 79% by 2041 (to approximately 9,189 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 7,907. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 20.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	53,467	5,467,717	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	47.3%	11.2%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	36,305	4,917,750	25,422,788
Natural Increase	23.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	23.0%	80.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	54.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	98.9%	27.3%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	866	547	3

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Employment	28,733	2,999,459	14,651,372
–Transport, Postal & Warehousing	14.1%	5.2%	4.7%
–Health Care & Social Assistance	13.6%	14.2%	15.2%
–Retail Trade	9.5%	9.8%	9.5%
Labour Force	29,864	3,149,663	15,298,546
Participation Rate	77.9%	70.2%	67.2%
Working from Home	26.3%	32.6%	23.9%
Unemployment	3.8%	4.8%	4.2%
1Yr Emp. Growth	4.9%	2.1%	1.5%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	6.5%	6.6%	6.5%
Employment Drivers Ranking	60	67	100

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Annual Income Est.	58,390	63,238	62,634
Average Annual Income Est.	67,531	82,395	80,499
ATO Median Taxable Income	53,266	57,688	57,137
ATO Average Taxable Income	61,605	75,164	73,435
Median Household Income	2,126	1,901	1,746
–$0 to 399	507 (3.5%)	124,775 (6.3%)	638,312 (6.3%)
–$400 to 799	956 (6.6%)	273,317 (13.8%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,912 (20.1%)	398,092 (20.1%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	6,373 (44.0%)	649,623 (32.8%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	2,158 (14.9%)	235,687 (11.9%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)
–$4,000+	1,593 (11.0%)	299,065 (15.1%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)
Median Family Income	2,108	2,243	2,120
–$0 to 399	497 (4.0%)	51,956 (3.7%)	236,192 (3.3%)
–$400 to 799	794 (6.4%)	126,379 (9.0%)	758,676 (10.6%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,470 (19.9%)	263,993 (18.8%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	5,648 (45.5%)	504,114 (35.9%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	1,800 (14.5%)	203,611 (14.5%)	973,396 (13.6%)
–$4,000+	1,217 (9.8%)	254,163 (18.1%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)
Median Personal Income	887	841	805
–$0 to 399	14,048 (26.3%)	1,470,816 (26.9%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)
–$400 to 799	9,935 (18.6%)	1,170,091 (21.4%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	17,573 (32.9%)	1,399,736 (25.6%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	10,522 (19.7%)	1,099,011 (20.1%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	801 (1.5%)	114,822 (2.1%)	527,649 (1.9%)
–$3,500+	588 (1.1%)	213,241 (3.9%)	944,215 (3.4%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	10.1%	20.1%	22.8%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	25.9%	27.0%	24.4%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	7,483	6,948	6,376
SEIFA Score	5.6	6.3	5.6

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Dwellings (Census)	9,848	1,781,344	9,275,218
–Owned Outright	8.6%	30.7%	32.1%
–Owned with Mortgage	59.5%	38.2%	36.2%
–Rented	31.9%	31.1%	31.7%
–Detached Houses	90.8%	67.9%	72.5%
–Semi-Detached	9.0%	16.2%	12.6%
–Apartments	0.2%	15.6%	14.3%
–Other Dwellings	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	2,000	2,000	1,863
–Median Weekly Rent	390	390	375
–$0-149/wk	1.4%	4.6%	7.3%
–$150-349/wk	13.5%	27.4%	33.4%
–$350-649/wk	83.2%	59.7%	50.9%
–$650-949/wk	0.9%	6.4%	6.6%
–>$950/wk	1.1%	1.9%	1.8%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	1,729	1,289	1,189
–Mortgage / Income	21.7%	24.3%	24.6%
–Rent / Income	18.3%	20.5%	21.5%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.9	0.9	0.8

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Current Household Est.	14,499	1,980,559	10,142,077
Median Household Size	3.4	2.6	2.5
Total Households (Census)	9,845	1,781,346	9,275,217
–Lone Person Households	9.8%	24.8%	25.6%
–Group Households	4.6%	4.3%	3.9%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	85.7%	70.9%	70.5%
–Couple with Children	58.1%	34.5%	31.4%
–Couple No Children	17.5%	24.5%	26.8%
–One Parent Family	8.6%	10.6%	11.1%
–Avg Children per Family	1.5	1.4	1.6
Currently Married	61.0%	47.0%	46.5%
Never Married	30.5%	38.0%	36.5%

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
University Qualifications	45.6%	37.0%	30.4%
–Bachelor Degree	26.5%	23.7%	20.0%
–Postgraduate Degree	16.8%	9.9%	7.6%
–Advanced Diploma	13.4%	11.2%	10.8%
–Certificate	12.0%	16.7%	22.0%
No Tertiary Qualifications	29.0%	35.2%	36.8%
Number of Schools	12	1,767	11,054
Total School Attendance	10,449	805,274	4,176,099
ICSEA Score	1,063	1,056	1,001
Education Drivers Ranking	87	97	100

Schools detail

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	Garrang Wilam Primary School	Primary	520	1065	0.60
2	Bemin Secondary College - Everton Road Campus	Secondary	n.a	n.a	0.91
3	Bemin Secondary College	Secondary	358	1009	0.94
4	Warreen Primary School	Primary	390	1047	1.26
5	Truganina P-9 College	Combined	2,156	1040	1.37
6	St Clare's Catholic Primary School	Primary	412	1065	2.12
7	Dohertys Creek P-9 College	Combined	1,693	1073	2.41
8	Westbourne Grammar School	Combined	1,918	1162	2.78
9	Al-Taqwa College	Combined	2,352	1061	2.93
10	Truganina South Primary School	Primary	650	1045	4.34
11	Mindalk Primary School	Primary	n.a	n.a	7.18
12	New Catholic Primary School Mt Atkinson	Primary	n.a	n.a	9.01

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Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Transport Stops	70	21,358	171,981
Routes	6	670	12,966
Weekly Trips	1,404	317,563	1,140,068
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	84	90	235
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	649	267	7,586
Population per Stop	745	256	161
Population per Trip	37.1	17.2	24.3
Population per Route	8,692	8,156	2,136
Public Transport Access Ranking	28	91	100
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.5	1.3	1.4
Work from Home	26.3%	32.6%	23.9%
Single Mode Commute	69.9%	64.8%	73.8%
Two Mode	2.8%	2.1%	1.9%
Three+ Mode	1.0%	0.5%	0.3%
–Car	84.1%	81.9%	84.1%
–Train	10.2%	7.7%	4.9%
–Bus	1.8%	2.4%	3.6%
–Walk	0.6%	3.2%	3.7%
–Cycle	0.3%	1.2%	1.0%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.2%	1.9%	0.5%
–Other	1.5%	0.9%	1.1%

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Private Health Cover Rate	51.2%	56.7%	55.7%
Need for Assistance	2.1%	5.5%	5.8%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	87.5%	72.6%	69.8%
One Long Term Condition	10.0%	19.3%	20.5%
Two Long Term Conditions	1.8%	5.5%	6.4%
3+ Long Term Conditions	0.7%	2.6%	3.3%
–Arthritis	2.0%	6.4%	7.7%
–Asthma	4.4%	7.3%	7.4%
–Cancer	0.6%	2.3%	2.6%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	0.1%	0.6%	0.7%
–Diabetes	3.5%	4.1%	4.3%
–Heart Disease	1.2%	3.1%	3.6%
–Kidney Disease	0.4%	0.8%	0.8%
–Lung Condition	0.3%	1.1%	1.6%
–Mental Health Issue	2.6%	7.5%	8.0%
–Stroke	0.2%	0.8%	0.8%
–Other Condition	3.9%	7.2%	7.3%

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Born Overseas	61.6%	37.3%	29.3%
Born in Australia	38.4%	62.7%	70.7%
Australian Citizens	63.2%	81.1%	83.8%
Speak English Only	26.0%	64.1%	76.4%
Speak Other Language	74.0%	35.9%	23.6%
Indigenous Population	0.2%	0.5%	2.2%
Largest Ethnic Group	Indian	English	English
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	2.9%	4.2%	2.6%
–Christianity	26.8%	43.0%	47.5%
–Hinduism	22.4%	4.4%	2.9%
–Islam	22.0%	5.6%	3.5%
–Judaism	0.1%	1.0%	0.4%
–Other	12.9%	2.3%	1.4%
–No Religion	13.0%	39.5%	41.6%

Metrici	Truganina	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Age	31	37	38
Largest Age Group	35 to 44	25 to 34	25 to 34
Children (0-14)	27.7%	17.5%	17.5%
Working Age (15-64)	67.8%	67.5%	64.7%
Seniors (65+)	4.6%	15.0%	17.8%
Age Distribution Variance	64.0%	22.0%	16.0%
Dependency Ratio	48.0%	48.0%	55.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	85+	85+	85+

Truganina contains 14 Long Day Care centres (1,621 places), 6 preschool/kindergarten facilities (600 places) and 9 OSHC facilities (715 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 5,132 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 2.2 - placing the area below the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 3.0 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 1,621 places across 14 facilities serving 2,913 children while preschool supply is constrained with 6 facilities providing 600 places (3.2 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6). With projected population growth of 98.9% between now and 2041, and 79.1% in the under 5 age group in particular, 1974 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 19.5 per 100 residents with 10,449 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate.

33 school catchments intersect Truganina (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 30,791 children aged under 5 reside, served by 37,550 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 0.8 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Truganina and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.

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