Truganina

VIC 3029 • Greater Melbourne

36,305
Population (2021)
$46,124
Median Income
46.79 kmΒ²
Area
53m
Elevation
New EstatesGrowth AreaFirst-Home BuyersMulticultural

About Truganina

Truganina exemplifies Melbourne's western growth story, transforming from rural farmland into a suburb of 36,000 in just years, located 21 kilometres west of the CBD. Though technically in Melton City, it functions as part of the Wyndham growth corridor, with Williams Landing station nearby providing city access. The suburb sits adjacent to major industrial and logistics parks near the Western Ring Road.

This is new-suburb living at its most intenseβ€”contemporary homes in planned estates, establishing schools and shops, and a distinctly young, diverse population. Indian, African, and Filipino communities have formed quickly, bringing cultural diversity to the new neighbourhoods. Truganina attracts first-home buyers and young families seeking modern homes at accessible prices, who are comfortable building community from scratch in exchange for contemporary housing and western growth potential.

Truganina falls under postcode 3029 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3029
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.81Β°, 144.72Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
46.79 kmΒ²
Elevation
53m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
30 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
20,687
Census 2021
36,305
75.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,428
Income 2021
$46,124
20.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,175
Born Overseas 21,113

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 9,656
  • 2. Philippines 1,371
  • 3. New Zealand 1,193
  • 4. Pakistan 1,003
  • 5. China 698
  • 6. Bangladesh 640
  • 7. Vietnam 492
  • 8. Sri Lanka 457
  • 9. Malaysia 280
  • 10. Nepal 278
  • 11. Samoa 254
  • 12. Lebanon 243
  • 13. Fiji 194
  • 14. England 191
  • 15. Indonesia 174

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 9,507
Australian 3,259
English 2,742
Filipino 1,857
Chinese 1,833
Vietnamese 724
Samoan 638
Lebanese 605
Irish 516
Italian 449

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,453
Both parents born in Australia
29,162
Both parents born overseas
1,578
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
24.1%
Hinduism
20.2%
Islam
19.8%
No Religion
11.8%
Sikhism
11.3%
Buddhism
2.6%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
4,244 (11.7%)
5-14 years
6,336 (17.5%)
15-19 years
1,538 (4.2%)
20-24 years
2,273 (6.3%)
25-34 years
8,054 (22.2%)
35-44 years
8,336 (23.0%)
45-54 years
2,768 (7.6%)
55-64 years
1,502 (4.1%)
65-74 years
888 (2.4%)
75-84 years
320 (0.9%)
85+ years
52 (0.1%)

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