Traralgon - East

Population growth drivers in Traralgon - East are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Traralgon - East's population is around 12,976 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 976 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,000 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,316 in June 2024 and an additional 352 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 119 persons per square kilometer. Traralgon - East's growth of 8.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.5%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 48.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Traralgon - East, expected to expand by 3,301 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Traralgon - East among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Traralgon East averaged approximately 89 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 447 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 50 approved in FY26 as of current records. The average population growth per dwelling built in Traralgon East was approximately 0.9 people over the same five-year span, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand.

This has resulted in ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties in Traralgon East is around $414,000, which aligns with regional patterns. In the current financial year, Traralgon East has recorded approximately $14.5 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to the rest of Victoria, Traralgon East demonstrates moderately higher construction activity, with 37.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. Recent construction in Traralgon East comprises approximately 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing, which tends to attract space-seeking buyers. Currently, Traralgon East reflects a developing area with around 135 people per approval. Future projections estimate that Traralgon East will add approximately 2,588 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Traralgon - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Silverwood Estate, Ellavale East Estate, Cross's Road Development Plan, and South East Traralgon Precinct Structure Plan. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Traralgon - East faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Traralgon East has a skilled workforce with 5,731 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is 2.5% higher than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is similar to the rest of Victoria at 57.4%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in electricity, gas, water & waste services with an employment share four times higher than the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing have limited presence with only 2.3% of employment compared to 7.5% regionally.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating more local employment opportunities than usual. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 0.7%, while employment fell by 1.8%, raising unemployment by 1 percentage point. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s employment fell by 0.9% with a 0.4% contraction in labour force and a 0.4% rise in unemployment. State-wide, VIC's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year to Nov-25, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%, and employment growth averaged 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May-25 estimate national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Traralgon East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Traralgon - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,248 and an average of $62,194. This is below the national average. Rest of Vic.'s median was $48,741 with an average of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,237 (median) and $69,757 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Traralgon - East's household, family, and personal incomes modestly between the 27th and 30th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 29.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 30.3% occupy this range. Housing costs allow for retention of 87.4%, but disposable income is below average at the 32nd percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Traralgon - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure comprised 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Traralgon - East was 36.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $250. Nationally, Traralgon - East's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Traralgon - East features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.8% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.2%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Vic.

Educational outcomes in Traralgon - East fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.5%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (30.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.2%), secondary (7.8%), and tertiary (3.6%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 73 active transport stops operating in Traralgon - East. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 36 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 2,786 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 248 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 398 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Traralgon - East faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data.

Both younger and older age groups have a high prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~6,630 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.2 and 10.1% of residents respectively. A total of 60.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 60.1% across Rest of Vic. The area has a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 20.8% (2,692 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Traralgon-East was found to have lower cultural diversity, with 87.9% of its population being Australian citizens and 86.5% born in Australia. English is predominantly spoken at home by 92.9%. Christianity is the main religion, making up 45.0% of people in Traralgon-East.

The 'Other' religious category comprises 0.6%, similar to Rest of Vic's 0.6%. In terms of ancestry, English (30.7%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (8.7%) are the top groups represented. Notably, Dutch (2.9% vs regional 2.9%), Maltese (1.1% vs regional 1.6%), and Polish (0.7% vs regional 0.7%) show similar representation in Traralgon-East compared to regional averages.

Traralgon - East's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Traralgon-East's median age is 41 years, which is lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but higher than Australia's national average of 38. The age group of 25-34 has a strong representation at 15.1%, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 10.8%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group increased from 13.6% to 15.1% of the population, and the 35-44 cohort grew from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%. Demographic projections suggest that Traralgon-East's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 856 residents to reach a total of 2,812. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age group is expected to decrease by 84%.