Traralgon
VIC 3844 • Rest of VIC
About Traralgon
Traralgon is the commercial heart of Gippsland, a substantial regional city of 27,000 located 143 kilometres east of Melbourne in the Latrobe Valley. V/Line provides regular rail services to Melbourne, while the city serves as the economic hub for the surrounding region. The Latrobe Regional Hospital and substantial retail make Traralgon the key service centre for eastern Victoria.
The city is experiencing transition as the power industry evolves, bringing both challenges and opportunities. The CBD offers solid shopping and dining, Kernot Lake provides recreation, and housing remains remarkably affordable. Traralgon attracts healthcare workers, government employees, and families seeking regional living with genuine career opportunities. It's the economic powerhouse of the Valley, adapting to a post-coal future.
Traralgon falls under postcode 3844 and is governed by Latrobe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesTraralgon Centre Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Grey Street & Franklins Street Traralgon 3844 VIC -
WoolworthsSeymour Street Traralgon 3844 VIC
Schools
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Grey Street
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Hickox Street
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Grey Street
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Kosciusko Street
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36 Rangeview Drive
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37-57 Church Street
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46 Cross Road
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Kosciuszko Street
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Stockdale Road
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Shakespeare Street
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154 - 184 Grey Street
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Morgan Drive
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Hickox Street
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Main Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 666
- 2. India 326
- 3. New Zealand 282
- 4. Philippines 205
- 5. Netherlands 184
- 6. Scotland 174
- 7. Italy 149
- 8. Germany 124
- 9. China 107
- 10. Sri Lanka 90
- 11. South Africa 79
- 12. Malaysia 62
- 13. Ireland 59
- 14. United States 54
- 15. Malta 45
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)