Truganina - North

Truganina - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Truganina - North's population is around 15,595 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,255 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,340 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,384 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 1,045 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 890 persons per square kilometer. Truganina - North's growth of 67.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.3%) and national averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 14,762 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 93.3% in total over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Truganina - North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Truganina - North has seen approximately 440 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,201 homes were approved, with another 85 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 3.8 people moved to the area per dwelling constructed over these years.

This high demand has outpaced supply, potentially influencing property prices and competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties was $299,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. Commercial approvals in Truganina - North totalled $135.5 million this financial year, indicating significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has 177.0% more building activity per person, providing ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area.

New developments consist of 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 38 people per approval, Truganina - North is a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Truganina - North is expected to grow by 14,551 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Truganina - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Alamora Tarneit, Leakes Road Data Centre, Stockland Grandview, and Truganina Railway Station. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis places Truganina - North well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Truganina - North has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%.

As of December 2025, 7,418 residents are in work and the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 25.6% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Truganina - North has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share three times the regional level. However, education & training is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.2%. There are 1.4 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Truganina - North's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation using the local employment profile.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Truganina - North SA2 was $61,582 and the average was $71,112 according to AreaSearch's aggregated postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is higher than national averages of $57,688 median and $75,164 average in Greater Melbourne. By March 2026, estimates based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth project the median to be approximately $67,506 and the average at $77,953. The 2021 Census places Truganina - North's household, family, and personal incomes between the 74th and 83rd percentiles nationally. In this area, 46.0% of locals (7,173 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.8% fall into this category. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Truganina - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Truganina - North was at 3.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.9% and rented dwellings at 30.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $402, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Truganina - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Truganina - North features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.7 percent of all households, including 56.9 percent couples with children, 19.8 percent couples without children, and 6.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3 percent, with lone person households at 8.5 percent and group households comprising 5.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Truganina - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Truganina - North's educational attainment is notably higher than national and regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 44.8% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 42.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.1% in primary education, 7.1% in tertiary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Truganina - North has 38 active public transport stops, all served by buses. These stops are covered by four routes, which together facilitate 939 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to transportation, with an average distance of 1172 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside the area, predominantly by car (85%), with 10% using trains. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 25.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Each route provides an average of 134 trips daily, leading to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Truganina - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

AreaSearch's assessment shows excellent health outcomes in Truganina - North. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~8,436 people) have private health cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most common conditions are asthma (3.7%) and diabetes (3.0%). About 90% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Only 3.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (475 people), lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, mirroring those of the general population.

Truganina - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Truganina-North, as of the 2016 Census, has a population where 63.3% were born overseas and 77.6% speak a language other than English at home. The dominant religion is Hinduism, practiced by 29.8% of residents, compared to 4.4% in Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (35.0%), Indian (29.5%), and Australian (6.9%).

Notably, Samoan ancestry is overrepresented at 2.5%, Filipino at 4.8%, and Sri Lankan at 0.8% compared to regional averages.

Truganina - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Truganina-North has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Truganina-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (28.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (3.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and recent data, Truganina-North's median age has increased from 30 to 32 years. The population aged 5-14 grew from 13.8% to 18.8%, while those aged 35-44 increased from 23.6% to 28.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 29.1% to 17.8%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 11.4% to 9.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Truganina-North's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort, which is projected to increase by 200%, adding 3,308 residents to reach a total of 4,958.