Traralgon East, VIC 3844 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Traralgon East is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3844, home to 1,780 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wellington local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 154 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population1,780
Median age46
Area34.9 km²
To CBD154 km
LGALatrobe (Vic.)

Demographics

Population
1,780
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,306 /week
Median personal income
$915 /week
Median family income
$2,495 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Latrobe (Vic.)
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Gippsland
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School Primary · Government
  • Latrobe Special Developmental School Special · Government
  • Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon) Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 38.0% of the 927 resolvable premises in Traralgon East. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 31.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 38.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 30.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,380 across postcode 3844 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,367 property offences, 739 violent offences, 289 drug offences.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Traralgon East?

Traralgon East (VIC 3844) had 1,780 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area.

What is the median rent in Traralgon East?

The median advertised rent in Traralgon East is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Traralgon East?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Traralgon East covering government sectors. Nearest include: Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School (4 km), Latrobe Special Developmental School (4.2 km), Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon) (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Traralgon East?

Traralgon East is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (38% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Traralgon East?

Across postcode 3844, 4,380 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,367), violent (739), drug offences (289). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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