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Traralgon East has an estimated 1,722 residents, down from 1,780 at the 2021 Census — a change of 58 people, or 3.3%. Density is about 49 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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According to evaluations of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside newly confirmed addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Traralgon East has an estimated resident count of 1,722 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a reduction of 58 people (3.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,780 people. This updated figure of 1,722 was determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures and 9 validated new addresses registered after the Census benchmark. The local density stands at 49 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious residential conditions.
Inward interstate migration served as the leading demographic catalyst, generating roughly 49.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas arrivals also contributing positively. Demographic projections used by AreaSearch draw from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline. For locations outside this coverage, figures utilize the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via population growth aggregations weighted from LGA down to SA2 boundaries, with age-specific growth trajectories extending through 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, long-term forecasts position the suburb of Traralgon East within the highest quartile among national regional localities, projecting an addition of 379 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which translates to a total expansion of 22.0% across the 16 years.
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29 new dwellings have been approved in Traralgon East over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the local pipeline has averaged roughly 5 residential approvals annually, delivering 29 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 1 approvals have been lodged. With recent demographic contraction, construction volume has kept up relatively well to the advantage of purchasers, featuring an average anticipated construction cost of $407,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $728,000 were logged in the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential orientation of the area. Construction rates sit substantially lower than regional benchmarks, with the local per-capita approval rate trailing Rest of Vic.
by 68.0%. Constrained additions to stock tend to underpin local asset values and bolster demand across the established sector. Activity also trails nationwide figures, highlighting established market conditions and potential planning constraints. All recent approvals have been dedicated to detached dwellings, preserving low-density appeal for purchasers seeking larger allotments. An estimated ratio of 1724 people per approved home underscores this subdued development tempo. Long-term outlooks indicate that the area will gain 379 residents by 2041 based on recent quarterly AreaSearch modeling. If existing construction patterns persist, new housing completions could lag demographic additions, potentially tightening market competition and placing upward pressure on local pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Traralgon East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 56 current infrastructure and development projects close to Traralgon East, worth an estimated $9.75 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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, major works, and strategic planning decisions play a defining role in shaping regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 7 significant projects expected to influence the local area, including the Ellavale East Estate, South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan, Cross's Road Development Plan, and Connecting Traralgon, Morwell and surrounding towns water.
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Ellavale East Estate
33-hectare residential development offering 323 homes designed with space and comfort in mind. Located in Traralgon East as part of the Gippsland Regional Growth Area, featuring modern infrastructure including roads, utilities, and recreational facilities with convenient access to schools and amenities.
Cross's Road Development Plan
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.
Silverwood Estate
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.
South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan
A 187 hectare precinct structure plan to guide the long-term development of Traralgon's south-east growth area. The draft Precinct Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan and Native Vegetation Precinct Plan are complete, however implementation remains subject to Ministerial authorisation following ongoing State Government consideration of geotechnical and mine rehabilitation issues. A March 2026 Council report confirmed the project remains delayed while awaiting a response from the Minister for Energy and Planning on the outstanding geotechnical matters before a planning scheme amendment can proceed.
Banksia Ridge Estate
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.
The Rise Estate
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.
Coles Traralgon Village
$27 million retail development featuring Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retailers, pharmacy, cafe, and childcare centre with 225 car spaces including covered and 4 electric charging bays. Features 565 solar panels providing approximately 24.4% of the supermarket's energy needs, and sustainable car park using TonerPlas from recycled materials.
Stockdale Fields Estate
Residential subdivision in Traralgon's West End delivering serviced housing lots and new homes close to schools, parks and the Latrobe Regional Hospital. Multiple stages were marketed by Wilson Property RCI from approximately 2013 onward, with lots now titled and built out across streets such as View Hill Drive, Friesian Avenue and Galloway Street.
965 residents of Traralgon East are employed, from a labour force of 985. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,374, about 138% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Traralgon East features a capable labor pool characterized by strong representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, the region supports 965 working residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% that sits below the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while workforce participation remains significantly above standard levels at 67.8% versus the 61.1% observed in Regional Vic. Census survey results indicate that a moderate 15.0% of residents engage in remote work, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Residents are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The local market exhibits pronounced industry specialization in electricity, gas, water & waste, where its concentration is 5.5 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 2.4% locally versus 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Having 1.3 workers for every resident at the Census, the locality serves as a prominent employment destination that draws incoming workers from surrounding districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries, employment expanded by 2.9% while the local labor pool rose by 2.3% throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, reducing the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in labor force size, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. When these sector trends are applied to the local industrial distribution, projected employment increases reach 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic modeling).
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Median household income in Traralgon East is $2,306 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $915 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,557 a year against an average of $80,264. 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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Based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, the median taxpayer income reached $63,557 alongside an average of $80,264. These metrics stand well above national figures and exceed Regional Vic., where median and average earnings were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Incorporating a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of $69,671 (median) and $87,985 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows local household, family, and individual income percentiles positioning between the 69th and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 29.6% (509 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, aligning with the regional proportion of 30.3%. In addition, 37.4% earn higher than $3,000 per week, reflecting affluent segments within the community. Households retain 91.3% of earnings after meeting shelter costs, supported by an income SEIFA placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Traralgon East had 624 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 5% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses represented 100.0% of local properties, with no alternative dwelling formats (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) present, whereas Regional Vic. comprised 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership was elevated at 48.7%, exceeding regional benchmarks, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (46.4%) or occupied by tenants (4.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,700 and median weekly rent was $400, higher than the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. In a national context, monthly mortgage outlays sit below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Traralgon East counted 624 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 83.5% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 39.3%, couples without children at 36.4%, and single parent families at 6.7%. The balance of 16.5% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person residences at 13.9% and group households at 1.4%. The average household size sits at 2.7 people, compared to 2.4 across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Traralgon East hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment levels indicate that 22.0% of locals hold university degrees, trailing the VIC mark of 33.4%. By specific qualification, bachelor degrees represent 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational education is strongly established, with 39.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (28.7%). Formal study engagement is solid, with 26.5% of the population attending an educational institution. This breaks down into 9.0% attending secondary schools, 8.5% in primary schooling, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Traralgon East reaches 13 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Traralgon East contains 13 active transit stops spanning 9 separate routes, which combine to deliver 734 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate, with an average distance of 444 meters to the nearest stop. Commuters are largely car-dependent, with private motor vehicles accounting for 98% of journeys, supported by an average fleet of 2.3 vehicles per home. Working from home was recorded by 15.0% of workers during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings. Transit services provide an average of 104 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 56 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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66.2% of residents in Traralgon East report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal favorable outcomes across the community, marked by low chronic disease and mortality figures across age groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 58% of residents (1,007 people), compared to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic.. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.8 and 8.3% of residents respectively, whereas 66.2% reported having no long-term medical issues versus 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health trends for working-age locals align with typical patterns. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 20.1% of the community (346 people), below the 24.0% regional share, and demonstrate strong overall health ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Traralgon East is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show a culturally homogenous community, with 90.3% of locals born in Australia, 92.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 53.0% of residents compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Based on parental country of birth, the most common ancestries are Australian at 31.7%, English at 29.1%, and Irish at 8.8%. Specific European lineages show elevated concentrations relative to the wider region, including Dutch heritage at 3.6% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.1%), and Maltese at 1.2% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Traralgon East is 46, older than 82% 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 local age distribution generally mirrors regional patterns, with the largest variation from Regional Vic. being 5.6 percentage points. The estimated median age is 46, matching the 2021 Census reading, which sits 3 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the nationwide Census median of 38. Since the Census, residents aged 25 - 44 have increased their share from 20.7% to an estimated 23.0%. Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 age bracket is forecast to experience the largest numerical rise, expanding by 144 residents (36%) to 540.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Traralgon East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,780 at the 2021 Census → 1,722 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 (SAL22570). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.