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Traralgon

VIC 3844 · Latrobe

26,907 (2021) → 27,648 est. (2025)

70
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

26,907
Population
$492K
Median house (2024)
57
Safety score
83
Transport score

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.

143.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
49.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

26,907
Population
39
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,484
vs NSW median-19.8%
Bachelor degree or higher27.5%
Born in Australia81.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse9,085 / 975 / 496

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

$492K+6.5%
Median house (2024)
$295K-12.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

57
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

112
Break & enter dwelling416/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
118
Motor vehicle theft439/100k
175
Domestic assault650/100k
17
Robbery63/100k
189
Non-domestic assault702/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 2,292 (all categories, latest year)8,518 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

42

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

21
Within 10km15 in suburb
8
Govt (suburb)
4
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
  • St Gabriel's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
  • Lavalla Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1033
  • Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon)Primary · GovernmentICSEA 1005
  • Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
  • Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
  • Traralgon CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 946
  • Latrobe Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 941
  • Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 893
  • Chairo Christian School - Traralgon CampusCombined · Independent
  • Traralgon College-East CampusSecondary · Government
  • Lavalla Catholic College - St Paul's CampusSecondary · Catholic
  • St Paul's Anglican Grammar School - Traralgon CampusCombined · Independent
  • Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School-Traralgon Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Traralgon & Multi 2 TraralgonSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tyers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 972
  • Kurnai CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 916
  • Morwell Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 883
  • Hazelwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 997
  • Glengarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 978
  • St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.6kmICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
1Train
128Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency10/hr
Nearest train stationTraralgon Railway (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
14.5°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

66 in suburbSupermarkets
2828 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7474 in suburbParks
2222 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
66 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
55 in suburbGPs
44 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3434 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLatrobe Regional Health (4.6 km)
Nearest vet5.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (158.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

5

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

6
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
34
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

74
Parks
2
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
1
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

5
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
4
Clubs RSL/Leagues
9
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
8
Preschool / Kinder
7
OSHC
Total services22
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 21 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.82

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Latrobe

Traralgon East$785K41transportLoy YangData not available0transportHazelwood NorthData not available14transportGlengarry WestData not available0transportTyersData not available11transportTraralgon SouthData not available15transport

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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 986 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.