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Jeeralang

VIC 3840 • Victoria

76
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
66.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Jeeralang

Jeeralang is a rural locality in the Latrobe City local government area of Victoria's Gippsland region, situated in the hilly country north of the Strzelecki Ranges approximately 176 kilometres east of Melbourne. The locality covers a substantial 66 square kilometres of largely forested and farming land, with a small resident population of 76 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Jeeralang lies to the west of Traralgon, within the broader Latrobe Valley — a region historically significant as the centre of Victoria's brown coal and electricity generation industry.

The surrounding Latrobe Valley landscape includes open-cut coal mines, state forests, and pastoral properties, with the nearby towns of Traralgon and Morwell providing the full range of services and amenities. Local bus services operated by Latrobe Valley Bus Lines connect areas north of Traralgon, and the V/Line Gippsland rail line provides frequent services from Traralgon to Melbourne. Jeeralang itself is a quiet, semi-rural locality appealing to those seeking a peaceful lifestyle within commuting distance of the Latrobe Valley's urban centres. The Strzelecki Ranges and surrounding state forests offer excellent walking and nature experiences nearby.

Jeeralang falls under postcode 3840 and is governed by the Latrobe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3840
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Morwell (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.25°, 146.42°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.43 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3840

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3840, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,486
Median 2023–24
$48,688
▲ 17.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,044

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3840; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Traralgon Station
12 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Latrobe Valley Bus Lines Route 7 — Traralgon via Jeeralang North Road Approx. 14 min to Traralgon

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
176 km
By Train
Drive to Traralgon Station then V/Line Gippsland Line approx. 1 hr 45 min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Gippsland Line services from Traralgon to Melbourne run approximately every 40 minutes; local bus service connects some parts of the area to Traralgon

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Jeeralang has no local shops or services; a car is required for all daily errands with Traralgon the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
76
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Latrobe Local Government Area, which contains Jeeralang. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
634.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 28.8%
Motor vehicle theft
412.9 / 100k
2yr Up 78.3% 10yr Up 35.7%
Non-FV assault
642 / 100k
2yr Up 16.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.3% 10yr Up 87.9%
Steal from vehicle
1,065 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Latrobe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeeralang known for? +

Jeeralang is a quiet rural locality in the Latrobe Valley, set in forested hilly country near the Strzelecki Ranges. The broader region is known for its brown coal industry, state forests, and the urban centres of Traralgon and Morwell.

How far is Jeeralang from Melbourne? +

Jeeralang is approximately 176 kilometres east of Melbourne, making it around a 1 hour 50 minute to 2 hour drive via the Princes Highway.

Does Jeeralang have public transport? +

Jeeralang is served by Latrobe Valley Bus Lines routes connecting parts of the area to Traralgon. From Traralgon, V/Line Gippsland Line trains run frequently to Melbourne Southern Cross. However, residents in Jeeralang itself generally require a car for daily travel.

What is the population of Jeeralang? +

According to the 2021 Census, Jeeralang has a population of 76 residents, making it a small, sparsely settled rural locality within the Latrobe City council area.

Is Jeeralang a good place to live? +

Jeeralang offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle in the Latrobe Valley, appealing to those who value quiet surroundings and natural landscapes. Traralgon is close enough to provide all necessary services, and the Gippsland rail line makes Melbourne accessible for commuters willing to drive to the station.

What is the postcode for Jeeralang? +

The postcode for Jeeralang, Victoria is 3840.

Is Jeeralang a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jeeralang is part of the Latrobe LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.