Traralgon - West

Population growth drivers in Traralgon - West are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Traralgon-West's population is approximately 17,521 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 699 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,822. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 17,224 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 423 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Traralgon-West has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered, it employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using 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. Future trends indicate a significant population increase in Traralgon-West, forecasted to expand by 4,046 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 21.4%.

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 12 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, around 1.8 new residents arrived per new home.

This indicates a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new dwellings was $231,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, there have been $1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential focus.

Compared to the rest of Victoria, Traralgon - West shows similar construction activity per capita, indicating a balanced market consistent with the broader region. Recent construction has comprised 98.0% detached houses and 2.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low-density character favoring family homes. The estimated population density is 522 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Traralgon - West is projected to add 3,749 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Traralgon - West has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects 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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AreaSearch assessment positions Traralgon - West ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Traralgon - West has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% in September 2025, which is 0.6% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%. There were 9,176 residents employed while workforce participation was 62.6%, compared to the Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The area has a significant employment specialization in electricity, gas, water & waste with an employment share of 4.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.5% versus the regional average of 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force increased by 4.1%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. experienced employment decline of 0.7% with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. Applying these projections to Traralgon - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates, considering the industry-specific growth patterns.

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

The median income of taxpayers in Traralgon - West SA2 was $57,097 and the average income was $72,107 in financial year 2022. These figures are higher than those for Rest of Vic., which had a median income of $48,741 and an average income of $60,693 in the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,040 (median) and $80,875 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Traralgon - West rank modestly, between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 32.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (5,746 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 30.3%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.0% retained. However, disposable income is below average at the 48th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Traralgon - West, as per the latest Census evaluation, 87.8% of dwellings were houses while 12.2% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is similar to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Traralgon - West stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 41.4% and rented dwellings accounting for 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,326, surpassing Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,213. Weekly rent median stood at $300 compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $237. Nationally, Traralgon - West's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 make up 32.2%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, 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's university qualification rate is 20.9%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.5% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes, together offering 1,096 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 227 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 156 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 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 very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~9,689 people), compared to 50.2% across 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% 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 (3,364 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 showed low cultural diversity, with 89.2% being Australian citizens, 86.4% born in Australia, and 92.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Traralgon-West's religion scene, comprising 46.4%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented, at 0.1%, compared to the Rest of Vic's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notably, Dutch (2.9% vs regional 2.9%), Maltese (1.1% vs 1.6%), and Italian (4.0% vs 3.4%) showed some overrepresentation.

Traralgon - West's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Traralgon - West has a higher concentration 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. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 2%, adding 43 people.