Traralgon - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Traralgon - West lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Traralgon - West's population is around 17,521 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 699 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,822. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,224 in June 2024 and an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 423 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Traralgon - West has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 56.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, 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. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 4,046 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 21.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Traralgon - West recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Traralgon-West has seen approximately 81 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 407 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.8 new residents have arrived per year for each new home over these five years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, supporting stable market conditions. The average construction value of new dwellings is $231,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, there have been $1.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential focus.

Compared to the Rest of Vic., Traralgon-West demonstrates similar construction activity per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with the broader region. Recent construction consists predominantly of detached houses (98.0%) and a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (2.0%), preserving the area's traditional low-density character favoured by families seeking space. As of now, there are an estimated 522 people per dwelling approval in the area, indicating its quiet development pace. By 2041, projections suggest Traralgon-West will add approximately 3,749 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Traralgon - West has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Traralgon Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre, Franklin North Estate, Stockdale Fields Estate, and Traralgon Bypass Planning Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Traralgon - West presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.5%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Traralgon - West has a skilled workforce with prominent essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.5%.

There are 8,908 residents employed, which is 0.3% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 62.6%, exceeding Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The area specializes in electricity, gas, water & waste services with an employment share four times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.6%, and employment fell by 1.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.9% and a labour force drop of 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Traralgon - West's employment mix suggests local growth could be around 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified estimate.

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

Traralgon - West has a high national income level based on the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Traralgon - West is $57,097, with an average income of $72,107. These figures compare to those for the Rest of Vic., which are $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Considering a 12.16% growth in wages since June 2022, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $64,040 and average income around $80,875 by September 2025. According to the 2021 Census data, incomes in Traralgon - West rank modestly, between the 44th and 53rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment comprises 32.8% of residents earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (5,746 individuals), which aligns with the broader area where this cohort also represents 30.3%. Housing costs allow for retention of 88.0% of income, though disposable income is below average at the 49th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Traralgon - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Traralgon - West, as recorded in the latest Census, 87.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 12.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Vic., where 88.1% were houses and 11.9% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Traralgon - West stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,326, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,213. Weekly rent in Traralgon - West was $300, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $237. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Traralgon - West has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.8% of all households, including 28.0% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Traralgon - West aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has university qualification rates of 20.9%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 28.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. There are seven schools operating within Traralgon - West, educating approximately 3,472 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 994) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, three secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (19.9 places per 100 residents vs 13.7 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis in Traralgon - West shows 67 active transport stops operating. These are served by 14 different bus routes, offering a total of 1096 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to public transport, with an average distance of 227 meters to the nearest stop.

Bus services run frequently, with an average of 156 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Traralgon - West is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Traralgon - West faces significant health challenges with notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (~9689 people), compared to 50.2% in Rest of Vic.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.3% and 9.3% of residents respectively. 64.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 60.1% across Rest of Vic. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3364 people), which is lower than the 21.2% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Traralgon-West was found to have low cultural diversity, with 89.2% of its population being Australian citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 46.4%. Judaism, however, has a similar representation to the rest of Victoria, at 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (8.7%). Dutch (2.9%) and Maltese (1.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Italian (4.0%) is slightly underrepresented.

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

The median age in Traralgon - West is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Rest of Vic., Traralgon - West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (10.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.1% to 12.1%, while the 55-64 age group declined from 12.2% to 10.8%. The 5-14 age group also decreased from 13.0% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Traralgon - West's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 53%, reaching 3,972 people from 2,593. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 2% (43 people).