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Traralgon East

VIC 3844 • Rest of VIC

1,780
Population (2021)
$47,580
Median Income
34.89 km²
Area
55m
Elevation
GippslandFamily-FriendlyAffordableRegionalEstablished

About Traralgon East

Traralgon East is a residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Traralgon in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, approximately 150 kilometres east of Melbourne. With around 1,800 residents and a median age of 40-59, it offers a peaceful, family-oriented lifestyle. The suburb has an remarkably high owner-occupancy rate of 94%, indicating a stable, established community of long-term residents.

Life in Traralgon East combines country living with urban convenience, situated at the gateway to Gippsland's attractions. Residents enjoy larger blocks and newer homes at more affordable prices than Melbourne suburbs. The area attracts families seeking value, professionals working in the Latrobe Valley's energy sector, and those drawn to the region's natural beauty. Median house prices around 00,000 offer excellent value compared to metropolitan areas.

Traralgon East falls under postcode 3844 and is governed by Latrobe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3844
Urban Area
Traralgon - Churchill
LGA
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Morwell (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.19°, 146.59°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
34.89 km²
Elevation
55m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Traralgon
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 1, 5, 8, 9 — Traralgon town centre 10-15 min
  • 40, 41 — Morwell, Moe 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
150 km
By Train
2 hr 10 min (V/Line to Southern Cross)
By Bus
2 hr 25 min (V/Line coach)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ V/Line train from Traralgon station provides direct service to Melbourne. Most residents work locally in Latrobe Valley.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban area on town fringe. Local buses available but car preferred for most errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,726
Census 2021
1,780
▲ 3.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,288
Income 2021
$47,580
▲ 15.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,552
Born Overseas 167

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 43
  • 2. New Zealand 21
  • 3. Netherlands 15
  • 4. Vietnam 10
  • 5. Italy 9
  • 6. Germany 6
  • 7. Scotland 6
  • 8. China 5
  • 9. Thailand 5
  • 10. Ireland 4
  • 11. Malaysia 4
  • 12. Wales 4
  • 13. Croatia 3
  • 14. Malta 3
  • 15. Philippines 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 765
English 701
Irish 212
Scottish 198
Italian 115
German 92
Dutch 88
Maltese 30
Greek 18
Polish 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,209
Both parents born in Australia
288
Both parents born overseas
228
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.8%
No Religion
43.4%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
64 (3.6%)
5-14 years
226 (12.7%)
15-19 years
124 (7.0%)
20-24 years
81 (4.6%)
25-34 years
156 (8.8%)
35-44 years
214 (12.0%)
45-54 years
299 (16.8%)
55-64 years
270 (15.2%)
65-74 years
240 (13.5%)
75-84 years
88 (4.9%)
85+ years
24 (1.3%)

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