Traralgon East vs Traralgon
The verdict
Traralgon is more affordable, with a median house price of $492K versus $681K in Traralgon East. Traralgon East rates higher for education (49 vs 43). Traralgon rates higher for liveability (79 vs 23).
Scores
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 70 |
| Transport | 41 | 83 |
| Education | 49 | 43 |
| Liveability | 23 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,780 | 26,907 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,306 | $1,484 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.2% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Traralgon East — · Traralgon —
Property
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $681K | $492K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $295K |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 337 | 416 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 281 | 439 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 449 | 650 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,258 | 8,518 |
Traralgon East is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 15 |
| Government | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 986 |
See the full school list on each profile: Traralgon East · Traralgon
Transport
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 128 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 28 |
| Parks | 0 | 74 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 22 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 50.5 km | 49.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 148.4 km | 143.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.0 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Traralgon East | Traralgon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,780 | 26,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,838 | 27,648 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Traralgon East or Traralgon?
Traralgon is more affordable, with a median house price of $492K versus $681K.
Which has better public transport, Traralgon East or Traralgon?
Traralgon has the higher transport score (Traralgon East 41/100 vs Traralgon 83/100).
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