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Traralgon - East has an estimated 12,390 residents, up from 12,000 at the 2021 Census — a change of 390 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 438 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 114 residents on each 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, demographic assessments indicate Traralgon - East houses approximately 12,390 residents. This figure represents an addition of 390 people (3.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,000 people. This trajectory is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,363, combined with 438 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 114 persons per square kilometer, highlighting considerable physical room and potential for upcoming residential expansion. With its 3.2% expansion rate outperforming the 2.9% recorded across the wider SA3 area, Traralgon - East serves as a regional growth driver.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary growth engine by supplying roughly 54.1% of recent population additions, though natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive gains. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 using 2022 as its base period. Where specific SA2 figures are absent, models incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation framework to map LGA figures down to SA2 zones. Age cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling places the locality within the upper quartile of regional Australian growth, anticipating an influx of 3,094 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall 24.8% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
461 new dwellings have been approved in Traralgon - East over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals across Traralgon - East average roughly 92 dwellings per year, culminating in 461 homes sanctioned across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region recorded an average influx of just 0.9 new residents annually per approved dwelling, demonstrating that construction is matching or outpacing demand, expanding purchasing options, and establishing capacity beyond current population estimates. These newly planned residences show an expected average construction cost of $394,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $14.5 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate level of non-residential development.
When compared against Rest of Vic., per capita building activity across Traralgon - East is 52.0% higher, offering prospective buyers broader market choice. Recent construction activity is heavily tilted toward separate houses at 95.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for 5.0%, thereby maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood for buyers seeking spacious properties. Approvals reflect a low-density environment with approximately 87 people per dwelling approval. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipates Traralgon - East will expand by 3,066 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential building is tracking in line with projected expansion, prospective purchasers could encounter increased competition as the local population increases.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Traralgon - East, worth an estimated $1.04 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.7 billion. 52 are already under construction and 82 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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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by changes to infrastructure, development initiatives, and major works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects overall that are poised to influence the district. Prominent developments include Silverwood Estate, Ellavale East Estate, Cross's Road Development Plan, and South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan, which are among the most significant works listed below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connecting Traralgon, Morwell and surrounding towns water
A series of major infrastructure projects to strengthen the water supply for Traralgon, Morwell, and surrounding towns to cater for future growth.
5,966 residents of Traralgon - East are employed, from a labour force of 6,304. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 62.0%. 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. 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 qualified local labor pool with strong representation across key community services, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.9% over the past year. Employed locals numbered 5,966 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate stood 1.7% higher than the 3.7% seen in Regional Vic., and the local participation rate tracked closely with the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. Only 12.2% of workers reported working from home during the Census, although pandemic-era restrictions during Covid-19 should be noted. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays an exceptionally high concentration of workers in electricity, gas, water & waste, registering 4.1 times the regional representation. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.3% of the local workforce, trailing the 7.5% figure across Regional Vic.. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers per local resident demonstrates an above-average volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.9% while the labor force expanded by 3.3%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the workforce shrink by 0.3%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Further medium-to-long term labor demand context is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year nationwide models, when applied across the local industry distribution, project employment trends. Nationwide employment is estimated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely across different industries. Weighting these sectoral projections against the employment base of Traralgon - East yields expected job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Traralgon - East is $1,386 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,605 a year against an average of $64,895. 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 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Traralgon - East SA2 sit below the national standard, recording a median income of $51,605 alongside an average income of $64,895. In comparison, Regional Vic. generated a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $56,569 (median) and $71,138 (average) as of March 2026. Across Census measures, household, family, and individual earnings rank in the lower brackets between the 27th and 30th percentiles.
The predominant income category is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 29.9% of residents (3,704 people), aligning closely with the 30.3% observed across the wider region. Accommodation costs consume a manageable portion of earnings with 87.4% retained, though overall disposable income remains modest at the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Traralgon - East had 4,686 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 12% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Traralgon - East consisted of 84.5% houses alongside 15.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional Vic. where 90.1% were houses and 9.9% were other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Traralgon - East stood at 36.9%, slightly below the regional benchmark, while 34.3% of homes were mortgaged and 28.8% were rented. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $1,300, below the $1,430 recorded across Regional Vic., while weekly rent had a median of $250 against $285 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage expenses in Traralgon - East are well under the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Traralgon - East counted 4,686 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 65.8% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 25.0%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parent families at 13.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.2%, with lone person households representing 31.7% and group households making up 2.5%. The typical household size sits at a median of 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Traralgon - East hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 1,369 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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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Attainment levels highlight educational challenges in the area, with 17.5% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the broader VIC average of 33.4%, signaling scope for targeted learning initiatives. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.5%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.2%. Vocational training forms a substantial foundation, with 40.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (30.3%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 28.3% of the local population actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.2% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% attending secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Traralgon - East reaches 75 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An assessment of local transit options identifies 75 operational public transport stops across Traralgon - East comprising a mix of train. These network points are connected by 41 separate routes that deliver 6,091 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is considered favorable, with the typical resident residing 240 meters from the closest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of workers travel outward for employment, with private car usage dominating at 95%. Vehicle access averages 1.4 cars per household. A comparatively small share of 12.2% worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across the entire network, schedules provide an average of 870 trips daily, which translates to roughly 81 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.9% of residents in Traralgon - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges across Traralgon - East, where varied medical conditions affect both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is comparatively subdued, covering roughly 51% of the overall population (~6,343 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments in the community, affecting 10.2 and 10.1% of the population, respectively, while 60.9% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic conditions present a significant challenge among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over account for 21.1% of the population (2,616 people), lower than the 24.0% regional level.
Senior health outcomes present certain challenges, aligning generally with national averages for the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Traralgon - East is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures across Traralgon - East track below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.9% of the community, 86.5% born in Australia, and 92.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 45.0% of local residents. The most noticeable variation is among those identifying with Other religions, who account for 0.6% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Traralgon - East are English at 30.7%, Australian at 30.1%, and Scottish at 8.7%. Distinct variations also appear across several other heritages, including an overrepresentation of Dutch ancestry at 2.9% (versus 1.7% regionally), Maltese at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Polish at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Traralgon - East is 41. 25.0% 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 structure of Traralgon - East features a lower proportion of older cohorts than Regional Vic.. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 26.6% of the population compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors and retirees (65+) constitute 21.1% locally versus 24.0% across the wider region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census. The young to middle aged adult group expanded from 24.9% at the Census to an estimated 26.6%, and is projected to drive growth through 2041 with an addition of 1,300 residents (39%) to reach 4,599.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 438 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,000 at the 2021 Census → 12,390 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 (205041493). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.