Traralgon
VIC 3844 · Latrobe
26,907 (2021) → 27,648 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Traralgon is a suburb in Latrobe, VIC 3844, about 143km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $492K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 50km inland. Traralgon has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3844 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.48%), India (1.21%), New Zealand (1.05%), Philippines (0.76%), Netherlands (0.68%)
Top languages: Italian (0.69%), Mandarin (0.52%), Malayalam (0.48%), Greek (0.46%), Punjabi (0.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
- St Gabriel's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1038
- Lavalla Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon)Primary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
- Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
- Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Traralgon CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 937
- Latrobe Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 928
- Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 886
- Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School-Traralgon Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- Traralgon College-East CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Traralgon & Multi 2 TraralgonSecondary · Independent
- St Paul's Anglican Grammar School - Traralgon CampusCombined · Independent
- Chairo Christian School - Traralgon CampusCombined · Independent
- Lavalla Catholic College - St Paul's CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tyers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 968
- Kurnai CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 917
- Morwell Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 897
- Hazelwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 989
- Glengarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 990
- St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.6kmICSEA 1001
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Traralgon
Is Traralgon safe?
Traralgon has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,518 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Traralgon?
In Traralgon, the .
How far is Traralgon from Melbourne CBD?
Traralgon is about 143.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Traralgon?
Traralgon has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Traralgon?
Traralgon has a transport score of 83/100, including 1 train station and 128 bus stops.