Traralgon, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Traralgon is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 26,907. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

26,907 Population 2,915/sq mi density

151 ft Elevation 46 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

42.9 in Annual Rain

Australia / Melbourne Timezone

$25,925 Median Income

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$25,925 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$155,000 home value, $775/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,907

Median Age39.0 yrs

Density2,915/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,925

Per Capita$25,925

Unemployment5.0%

Housing

Home Value$155,000

Rent$775

Ownership73.2%

Housing Units10,763

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain42.9 in/yr

Sunny Days288/yr

Elevation151 ft (46 m)

Population	26,907
Population Density	2,915 / sq mi
Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates	-38.1953°, 146.5415°
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Victoria
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation	42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$25,925
Median Age	39.0 years

About Traralgon

Traralgon is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 26,907. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Traralgon has a population of 26,907 with a density of 2,915 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,907

Total Population

2,915

People / sq mi

39.0yrs

Median Age

0% below Australia avg

9.2mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Traralgon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Traralgon is $25,925, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,925 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $499, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,556 business establishments.

Income: Traralgon vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,925
	66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$25,925
Avg Weekly Wage	$499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.0%
	39% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	2,556

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Traralgon is $155,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 73.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 10,763 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$155,000
	45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$775
	33% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	73.2%
Owner-Occupied	73.2%
Renter-Occupied	26.8%
Housing Units	10,763

Property Tax

Climate in Traralgon

Traralgon has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20°C / 68°F	13.1° / 27°	47.9
Feb	20.2°C / 68°F	13.3° / 27°	49.4
Mar	18°C / 64°F	11.3° / 24.6°	43.6
Apr	14.6°C / 58°F	8.6° / 20.6°	51.5
May	11.6°C / 53°F	6.4° / 16.9°	51.1
Jun	9.4°C / 49°F	4.5° / 14.3°	61.3
Jul	8.8°C / 48°F	3.8° / 13.8°	62.0
Aug	9.6°C / 49°F	4.3° / 14.8°	70.0
Sep	11.6°C / 53°F	5.9° / 17.2°	76.5
Oct	13.8°C / 57°F	7.5° / 20.1°	63.0
Nov	15.8°C / 60°F	9.4° / 22.3°	74.1
Dec	18.1°C / 65°F	11.4° / 24.8°	61.8

Traralgon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above Australia avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density	2,915/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.1953°N, 146.5415°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"

13% above Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	32 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	35 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	103 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	34 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	67 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	86 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	66 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	45 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	58 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	68 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	63 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	85 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	126 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	69 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	108 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	55 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	74 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	46 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	35 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
February	67°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
August	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
September	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
December	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in

Traralgon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Traralgon

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Federation University Gippsland Campus	University	-	Visit →
GippsTAFE - Yallourn Campus	College	-	Visit →

Schools in Traralgon

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Stockdale Road Primary School	-	-	-	-
Traralgon College Junior Campus	-	-	-	-
Liddiard Road Primary School	-	-	-	-
Chairo Christian School Traralgon Campus	-	-	-	-
Latrobe Special Development School	-	-	-	-
Lavalla Catholic College Kildare Campus	-	-	-	-
Lavalla Catholic College St Paul's Campus	-	-	-	-
Traralgon College Senior Campus	-	-	-	-
St Paul's Anglican Grammar School Traralgon Campus	-	-	-	-
St Gabriel's Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kosciuszko Street Primary School	-	-	-	-
Grey Street Primary School	-	-	-	-
St Michael's Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Traralgon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Traralgon

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Heyfield and District Museum
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Traralgon

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch		0.0
Morwell Library		0.0

Hotels in Traralgon

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Governor Gipps Motor Inn

Crown Hotel

Grand Junction Hotel

Restaurants in Traralgon

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amigo's Mexican Restaurant

Don Louie's

Farmhouse

Fit for a King

Goodfellas Pizza

Green Olive

Hog's Australia's Steakhouse Traralgon

HV Indian Restaurant

La Porchetta

Limnos Karvery Kafe

Little Prince

Nando's

Noi's Thai Kitchen

Oriental Jade

Pizza Boyz

The Dark Horse

The Ritz

Traralgon RSL

Vietnamese Wok

Wan Loy

Yes Buffet

Zaab Zaab

Cafes in Traralgon

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bodhi Specialty Coffee & Second-hand Books

Coffee Corner

Food Co., on Franklin

Gloria Jean's

Store Sixty One

Clinics in Traralgon

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laser Clinic

SKINN

Dentists in Traralgon

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hooley Orthodontist

Pacific Smiles Dental Clinic

Traralgon Denture Clinic

Train Stations in Traralgon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Traralgon

Gas Stations in Traralgon

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Caltex

EG Australia

Liberty Traralgon

Mobil Diesel Stop Traralgon

Shell

United

Banks in Traralgon

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Bank of Australia

Bendigo Bank

Commonwealth Bank

NAB

Westpac

Shopping Malls in Traralgon

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Traralgon Centre Plaza

Gyms in Traralgon

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness 4 U

PilatesChoice Traralgon

Sky Fitness

Golf Courses in Traralgon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Traralgon Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Traralgon

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Traralgon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mount Baw Baw	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Traralgon

16 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Latrobe Valley Airport	TGN	Medium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale	-	Medium Airport
West Sale Airport	SXE	Medium Airport
Clydebank private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Drouin Airport	-	Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station	-	Small Airport
JDandBoo	-	Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)	-	Small Airport
Leongatha Airport	-	Small Airport
Newry Airfield	-	Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Stratford	-	Small Airport
Welshpool Airport	WHL	Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Yarram Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Traralgon

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Australia Post
Traralgon Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Traralgon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
St Michael's Catholic Church
Traralgon Seventh-day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone

Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital	Canberra
Population	24,992,369
Area	7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita	$65,058
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	83.1 years
Internet users	97.1%
Urban population	87.5%
Currency	AUD (Dollar)
Languages	English
Calling code	+61
TLD	.au
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 26	Australia Day	Australia Day
Mar 2	Labour Day	Labour Day
Mar 9	Adelaide Cup Day	Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9	Canberra Day	Canberra Day
Mar 9	Eight Hours Day	Eight Hours Day
Mar 9	Labour Day	Labour Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 4	Holy Saturday	Easter Eve
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Easter Sunday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 25	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
May 4	Labour Day	Labour Day
May 4	May Day	May Day
Jun 1	Reconciliation Day	Reconciliation Day
Jun 1	Western Australia Day	Western Australia Day
Jun 8	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Aug 3	Picnic Day	Picnic Day
Sep 28	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 3	Melbourne Cup	Melbourne Cup
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Traralgon

What is the population of Traralgon?

Traralgon has a population of 26,907 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,915 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Traralgon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,925, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Traralgon?

Traralgon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Traralgon?

The unemployment rate in Traralgon is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $499. There are 2,556 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Traralgon?

The median home value in Traralgon is $155,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. The homeownership rate is 73.2%.

Nearby Cities

Glengarry 1,052 pop · 5.6 mi Hazelwood North 1,412 pop · 5.9 mi Morwell 13,620 pop · 8.4 mi Yallourn North 1,492 pop · 9.9 mi Churchill 4,732 pop · 10.4 mi Newborough 6,601 pop · 13.6 mi Rosedale 1,620 pop · 13.7 mi Moe 9,375 pop · 15.3 mi Heyfield 1,944 pop · 19.9 mi Trafalgar 3,774 pop · 21.1 mi Mirboo North 2,120 pop · 25.0 mi Yarragon 1,621 pop · 26.1 mi Yarram 2,072 pop · 26.5 mi Wurruk 1,072 pop · 27.3 mi

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