Truganina - South East
Statistical Area - sa2

Truganina - South East 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 - South East's population was around 10,689 as of Aug 2025. This showed an increase of 1,093 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,596 people. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,689 as of June 2024 and additional 142 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,503 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth of 11.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made via 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 7,535 persons to 2041, an increase of 70.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Truganina South East averaged approximately 87 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25438 dwellings were approved with no approvals recorded so far in FY26.

On average, each new home built over these years accommodated approximately 5.6 new residents. This significant demand outpaces supply, likely putting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is around $459,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Truganina South East records about 62% of the building activity per person. Nationally, it ranks at approximately the 24th percentile among assessed areas, indicating more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

New development in the area consists of approximately 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift towards denser development offers accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (92.0%). Truganina South East shows a mature, established area with around 735 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 7,535 residents by 2041. If development rates continue at their current pace, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially exacerbating buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Truganina - South East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to impact the region. Key initiatives include SRL West, Williams Landing Office Buildings Development - Boston Commons & Hudson Hub, Williams Landing Town Centre Development, and Stockland Grandview. The following details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Truganina - South East ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Truganina South East has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.8%.

As of June 2025, 6468 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, below Greater Melbourne's 4.6%. Workforce participation was 75.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and professional & technical services. Transport, postal & warehousing showed strong specialization with an employment share of 2.4 times the regional level.

Construction employed only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 5.7%, resulting in a unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. As of Sep-25, Victorian employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Truganina South East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Truganina - South East had a median taxpayer income of $51,709 and an average income of $61,072 in financial year 2022. These figures were below the national averages at the time. Greater Melbourne's median income was $54,892 with an average income of $73,761 during the same period. By March 2025, estimates suggest these incomes would have increased to approximately $56,937 (median) and $67,246 (average), based on a 10.11% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows that incomes in Truganina - South East ranked between the 76th and 85th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution indicates that 43.8% of the population (4,681 individuals) earned within the $1,500 to $2,999 range, which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 32.8% in the same category. Economic strength is evident with 32.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 82nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Truganina - South East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Truganina - South East was at 7.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (61.9%) or rented (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. Median weekly rent in Truganina - South East was $395, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Truganina - South East's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.0% of all households, including 59.0% couples with children, 17.7% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 9.7% and group households making up 4.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

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

Educational attainment in Truganina - South East is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 54.4% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 12.5% and certificates 10.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education. Truganina - South East is anchored by Dohertys Creek P-9 College, which served 1,693 students as of 2018. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1073. All schools offer integrated K-12 education for continuity throughout students' academic journey.

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

Transport analysis shows 22 active transport stops operating in Truganina - South East, serving a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by three individual routes, collectively providing 1,695 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 239 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 242 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Truganina - South East, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 50% (~5,344 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.4% and 3.3% of residents respectively. 88.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 79.2%. The area has 4.3% (462 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 8.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Truganina - South East 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-South East is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 73.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Additionally, 63.6% of Truganina-South East's residents were born overseas. The predominant religion in Truganina-South East is Hinduism, which accounts for 26.7% of the area's population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Truganina-South East are 'Other' (29.4%), Indian (26.8%), and Chinese (8.4%). These figures exceed the regional averages of 23.4%, 14.7%, and 5.0% respectively. Notably, Filipino (5.2%), Samoan (1.3%), and Vietnamese (2.1%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Truganina-South East compared to their respective regional averages of 3.1%, 1.0%, and 1.0%.

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

Truganina-South East has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and also lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Truganina-South East has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (26.1%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has increased from 16.9% to 18.8%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has risen from 7.8% to 9.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 21.9% to 16.9%, and the proportion of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 12.1% to 9.9%. Demographic projections suggest that Truganina-South East's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 age cohort, which is expected to increase by 153%, adding 1,522 residents and reaching a total of 2,518 residents.