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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Terang has an estimated 2,139 residents, down from 2,254 at the 2021 Census — a change of 115 people, or 5.1%. The population has thinned by an average 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Density is about 18 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Terang stands at approximately 2,139 individuals, drawing on broader ABS demographic updates alongside address validations performed by AreaSearch following the Census. Compared against the 2,254 residents counted during the 2021 Census, this marks a reduction of 115 people (5.1%). The evaluation builds upon an estimated resident tally of 2,133 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 24 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. This population level yields a spacious density ratio of 17.9 persons per square kilometer.
Demographic expansion across recent periods was almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration as the primary source of gains. Demographic forecasting relies on the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 releases anchored to the 2022 base year, with missing SA2 geographies completed via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregations based on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections. Projected age-cohort growth rates from these models are incorporated across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Terang is anticipated to outpace the median growth benchmark for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 313 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimations—a total rise of 14.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Dwelling creation remains minimal throughout the locality, registering an average of 3 approvals each year and a combined total of 19 over the preceding five years. Such restrained building numbers mirror typical regional conditions where subdued local demand and existing infrastructure limits moderate residential development. Given the modest volume of approvals, annual percentages and relative comparisons may show noticeable variation driven by single projects. Residential building volumes in the locality track substantially lower than both the Rest of Vic. and broader Australian averages. Furthermore, all recent construction approvals have focused exclusively on detached houses, reflecting regional consumer preferences for individual space and privacy.
The presence of roughly 859 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights this quiet, low-scale construction landscape. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, the local area is slated to gain 307 residents through to 2041. If building volumes fail to accelerate above current trajectories, new residential supply may trail demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Terang
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 48 current infrastructure and development projects close to Terang, worth an estimated $2.34 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, regional developments, and strategic planning initiatives serve as pivotal influences on community performance. Currently, no major projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct local impact. Key broader initiatives include the Hexham Wind Farm, Warrnambool Line Upgrade, Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm, and Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, with relevant regional developments summarized below.
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Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan
The Camperdown Production Precinct is a 45-hectare industrial and business park located on Old Geelong Road, north of Camperdown. It is designed to support and build on the strengths of the agricultural sector, specifically value-adding food and fibre industries. The masterplan was adopted in February 2024 to enable long-term growth and management of the industrial estate. Planning Scheme Amendment C65 was approved and gazetted on 24 July 2025, rezoning land to Industrial 1 Zone. Council is actively seeking funding and investment to implement sustainable design controls and integrated water management systems.
Leura Aged Care
Leura Aged Care is a $39.6 million, 36-bed public residential aged care facility that replaced the ageing Merindah Lodge. The two-storey development features a dementia-friendly design with single bedrooms and private ensuites arranged in small household clusters. Shared amenities include a community room, cafe, gym, hair salon, and a commercial kitchen that services both the facility and the adjacent Camperdown Hospital. The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with South West Healthcare to provide high-quality complex care in a home-like environment.
Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms
Construction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store
Proposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Mortlake South Wind Farm
ACCIONA Energa's 157.5 MW wind farm, consisting of 35 wind turbines and battery storage. It has been fully operational since July 2024 and can generate enough energy for up to 117,000 households.
Mortlake Energy Hub
BrightNight's $700 million integrated hybrid renewable energy project, combining a 360 MW solar generation facility with a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System. It is set to become Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, capable of powering nearly 140,000 homes.
Mt Fyans Wind Farm
The Mt Fyans Wind Farm, set to be in Victoria's Southwest Renewable Energy Zone, will feature 81 turbines, generate 400 MW, and include 18 km of transmission lines. Starts 2024, operational by 2026.
Mortlake Battery Project
Origin Energy's large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mortlake Power Station features a capacity of 300MW and up to 650MWh. Currently in the construction phase, it will connect to the existing 500kV network. The battery will play a vital role in grid stability by charging during off-peak periods when renewable generation is high and discharging during peak demand. Commissioning is expected in late 2026. The project represents a $400 million investment and has received conditional funding from ARENA.
961 residents of Terang are employed, from a labour force of 978. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 52.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,734, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market maintains a balanced distribution across blue-collar and professional occupations, complemented by prominent representation in essential services and a remarkably low unemployment rate of 1.7%, according to aggregated AreaSearch district metrics. By March 2026961 residents were actively employed; the unemployment rate sat 1.9% beneath the 3.7% recorded for Regional Vic., while participation remained lower at 52.6% compared to 61.1% regionally. According to Census records, 10.2% of workers operated from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions during that period may have influenced this outcome. The primary employment drivers for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
Primary production shows pronounced local concentration, with agriculture, forestry & fishing holding an employment proportion 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, education & training accounts for a smaller footprint of 6.5%, compared with the 9.1% regional average. Comparing Census working populations against local resident numbers points to limited job availability within the immediate district. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 7.1% while employment dropped by 6.7%, causing the unemployment rate to decline by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% reduction in employment and a 0.3% reduction in the labour force, with unemployment dropping by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts starting Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Terang. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to gauge potential expansion trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific expectations are applied to Terang’s current employment composition, local jobs are estimated to rise by 6.0% over five years and by 13.0% over ten years (this figure reflects a basic weighting exercise for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Terang is $1,162 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $651 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,936 a year against an average of $53,747. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to financial year 2023 ATO postal-area records compiled by AreaSearch, local earnings track below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median assessed income of $44,936 and an average of $53,747. These figures compare against Regional Vic. averages of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average). Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $49,259 for median earnings and $58,917 on average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed between the 10th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly earnings tier is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 29.1% of local earners (622 residents), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. Despite residents retaining 89.3% of their earnings after shelter expenses, overall disposable income sits at the 16th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Terang had 926 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,066 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was composed of 91.9% standalone houses and 8.1% alternative formats such as units and semi-detached homes, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership stood significantly higher than the regional benchmark at 47.6%, alongside 31.4% mortgaged properties and 21.0% rental accommodation. Typical housing costs remain notably affordable: median monthly mortgage payments were $1,066 against Regional Vic.'s $1,430, and median weekly rent was $225 compared to $285 regionally. On a national scale, local monthly loan commitments sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, with rental rates tracking substantially under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Terang counted 926 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 64.3%, broken down into 30.0% couples without dependent children, 21.7% couples with children, and 11.7% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 35.7%, led by single-person residences at 31.9% and group arrangements at 3.1%. The average household accommodates 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Terang hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,012 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment indicates clear developmental opportunities, with tertiary degree attainment at 15.2%, substantially lower than the 33.4% Victorian average. Bachelor qualifications represent 10.7% of the populace, with graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate credentials at 1.9%. Vocational and practical skills are widespread, with 37.7% of citizens aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (28.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.3%). A significant 24.8% of local residents are actively engaged in structured study. This cohort comprises 9.0% attending primary school, 8.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.5% pursuing higher educational courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Terang means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit options within the suburb of Terang include 2 train stops providing public connectivity across 3 distinct routes, generating 78 passenger departures each week. Local access is modest, with residents living an average distance of 859 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuting is heavily outward-focused and dominated by private transport, with 92% utilizing motor vehicles and 6% walking, alongside average household ownership of 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 10.2% in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions. Across the entire local network, services run at an average rate of 11 trips daily, delivering approximately 39 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.4% of residents in Terang report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health indicators analyzed by AreaSearch point to significant challenges across mortality rates and chronic health prevalence spanning younger and older residents, alongside a low private health insurance uptake of approximately 48% (~1,030 people). In comparison, private coverage reaches 50.5% in Regional Vic. and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health concerns emerge as the most widespread diagnoses locally, reported by 10.0% and 10.2% of the population, respectively, while 58.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 31.7% of the community (678 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional proportion, with older cohorts experiencing health challenges that rank above the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Terang is largely Australian-born, at 93.6% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.9%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays relatively concentrated cultural uniformity, with 93.6% born within Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 97.5% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, representing 58.6% of residents relative to the 47.3% figure across Regional Vic.. Looking at parental lineage, the primary reported backgrounds are Australian (33.9%), English (31.4%), and Irish (14.8%), the latter sitting considerably above the 9.7% regional standard. Other notable ancestral representations include Scottish at 9.2% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 1.5% (against 1.7% regionally), and Maltese at 0.3% (against 0.5% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Terang is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 20.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Terang leans heavily toward mature age brackets, with residents aged 65+ making up 31.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while young-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 account for 18.6% versus 23.1% regionally. The estimated median age is 49 years, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and tracking 6 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and well past Australia's Census median of 38. Since the Census, the retiree and senior cohort has risen from 27.0% to an estimated 31.7%.
Moving toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among the 25 - 44 age bracket, projected to climb by 134 residents (34%) to reach 532.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Terang
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,254 at the 2021 Census → 2,139 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22488). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.