Wellington Shire Council
Traralgon
Traralgon at a glance
Median house
$522,500
Median unit
$315,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
26.9k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Traralgon.
Traralgon (3844) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $522,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Traralgon has roughly 26,907 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Traralgon scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Traralgon's population at 26,907, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26,907
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $522,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $315,000, roughly 40% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $105,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Traralgon on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$522,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $315,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$522,500
$315,000
26,907
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.48% (median rent $450/wk against a $522,500 price tag). Units yield 4.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.48%
Based on $522,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.54%
Based on $315,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,739
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Traralgon.
Local schools for Traralgon
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Government School Catchment
Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary School
Traralgon College
Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Traralgon.
- What is the median house price in Traralgon?
- The median house price in Traralgon, VIC 3844 is $522,500. The median unit price is $315,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Traralgon postcode?
- Traralgon is in the 3844 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Traralgon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Traralgon?
- There are 15 schools serving Traralgon on this page, including Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary School, Traralgon College.
- How walkable is Traralgon?
- Traralgon has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Traralgon?
- Traralgon is close to Glengarry West, Traralgon East, Hazelwood North, Tyers, Nuntin.
- What is the population of Traralgon?
- Traralgon has approximately 26,907 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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